*This is a long-term assignment for School Year 2024-2025.
Lynn Public Schools is guided by its mission, vision, and core values.
Mission - The Lynn Public Schools commits to providing our students with a safe inclusive learning environment that inspires and promotes individual academic and personal growth. ?
Vision - Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to supporting the intellectual, vocational, academic and social-emotional success of all of our students. We create equitable conditions for all students to thrive in a global society.? With a focus on equity, excellence, and innovation, the district serves 17,193 students across 28 schools.
Core Values - The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and connected world. In our partnered effort to prepare students for this world, we are equally committed to:
Inclusiveness
Shared responsibility
Collaborative relationships
High expectations
Inspiring life-long learning
JOB DETAILS:
The Itinerant Elementary ELD (English Language Development) Specialist position (K-5) is a full-time teaching position that focuses on the English language development of identified English learners and/or Dual Language learners (DLLs) in DL programs in the Lynn Public Schools. The ELD teacher develops lessons using WIDA standards for various proficiency levels focusing on the four +1 domains of language (speaking, reading, writing, listening, and cross-linguistic connections). Elementary ELD teachers will collaborate with SEI/DL teachers to effectively support social/academic language development. ELD teachers will use WIDA standards, scaffolds to support language development, and data to develop and reflect on lessons to adequately support students at various proficiency levels. The majority of Itinerant Elementary ELD teachers are assigned to a single building. There are a small number of Itinerant ELD positions that may support two buildings based on EL enrollment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education in ESL PreK-6
SEI Endorsement as applicable
Additional content area licensure is encouraged
Licensure requirements and validity are subject to change at the discretion of DESE
Bachelor's Degree required
Master's Degree preferred
An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism, and bias, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Use WIDA standards and district ELD curriculum maps to plan and implement lessons with clear language objectives
Provide required ELD services to identified ELs/DLLs and maintain an up-to-date schedule of services in Ellevation (or other designated software)
Develop and implement differentiated ELD lessons, incorporating research-based instructional practices for different learning styles and various proficiency levels.
Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds.
Utilize data (ACCESS, formative assessments, etc.) and appropriate data systems to monitor English language development and identify any students who meet exit criteria
Assist in the administration of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment
Use technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom
Participate in Student Study Team meetings for identified ELs/FELs/DLLs
Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis via report cards and/or progress reports, as required.
Plans and implements lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned; and to use instructional technology appropriately and works with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology.
Collaborates with colleagues, students, and or families on a regular basis.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures to ensure a productive learning environment.
Other duties as assigned by principal/supervisor
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal and Executive Director of ELE. The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the agreement with the Lynn Teachers Union (LTU).
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union.
180 days per year
Teacher Salary Estimator
BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).
All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, race, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement or any other consideration made unlawful by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable. Race, when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.