LPS Elementary Math Curriculum and Instruction Teacher - Lynn, United States - Lynn Public Schools

Description

LPS Elementary Math CIT

Math Curriculum and Instruction Teacher (CIT)

About LPS

Lynn is a seaside urban district located on Boston's north shore. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, downtown cultural district, and public parks and open spaces, which include the oceanfront Lynn Shore Reservation and Lynn Woods Reservation. Home to an international population, Lynn Public Schools services almost 17,000 students across 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 comprehensive high schools, 1 vocational school, and 1 alternative junior/senior high school. We are a linguistically-rich community with 68% of our students speaking two or more languages.

LPS Vision and Core Values
Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all of our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

The Lynn Public Schools is committed to our Core Values:

Inclusiveness
Shared Responsibility
Collaborative Relationships
High Expectations
Inspiring Life-Long Learning
Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family. LPS Strategic Plan

QUALIFICATIONS

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in the specific subject area(s): Elementary Mathematics 1-6
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree preferred.
SEI Endorsement
Strong district lens regarding EL, curriculum, and equity
Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
Experience in urban district/setting preferred
Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
We encourage you to apply or reach out for more information if you meet some of the qualifications above. The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and connected world. We are committed to hiring educators that represent diversity of race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, religion and gender.

JOB DETAILS

The Math Curriculum and Instruction Teacher (CIT) is a teacher leader who promotes student and teacher growth in learning and teaching Math. The CIT works collaboratively with teachers to implement quality research-based math instruction that is differentiated for student needs. The CIT works extensively with teachers to develop lessons integrating the Standards for Mathematical Practice. The Math CIT will follow a coaching cycle with classroom teachers by planning, modeling, and collaborating. The Math CIT must possess knowledge of child growth and development and especially of characteristics of students/children in the age group assigned. Math CITs should be aware of current trends, research and best practices related to Mathematics instruction.

SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and implementing standards-based lesson planning with clear objectives
Modeling and coaching effective teaching strategies and techniques
Providing appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds
Using a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and needs
Designing and demonstrating differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
Using a variety of formative assessments to accurately measure student progress toward mastery of grade-level standards and to modify further instruction
Working with teachers to implement district assessments and guide classroom instructional interventions based on data analysis
Assessing levels of student achievement effectively, analyze data, and prescribe actions for improvement
Providing a motivating and stimulating, safe, and supportive learning environment
Adapting lessons for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students
Integrating technology in the planning and delivery of instruction
Communicating orally and in writing with students, parents, and others
Working collaboratively and cooperatively with teachers in planning instruction to meet the needs of a diverse population of learners
Participating in school-wide professional development activities
Attending Professional Learning Time meetings
Performing duties as requested by principals
Communicating high standards and expectations for all student

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 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 discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, home status or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its program and activities in compliance with Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and M.G.L., Ch.76. Sec.5, M.G.L., Ch. 151B, and M.G.L., Ch.151C.

Primary Location Sisson Elementary School
Salary Range Per Year
Shift Type Full-Time

Lynn Public Schools seeks applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and we encourage you to apply here with Diversity in Ed to be seen by our teacher recruiters.

Meet with directly with Teacher Recruiters starting 4/8/24 - 4/13/24 at the Diversity in Ed Virtual Teacher Fair (Teacher Recruitment Week).