School Year 24/25 Elementary Generalist - Lynn, United States - Lynn Public Schools

Lynn Public Schools

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Lynn, United States

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Description

**Elementary Generalist

Writing**
2 Days at Harrington Elementary School

3 Days at Ingalls Elementary School

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 socialemotional experiences of every student and family. _LPS Strategic Plan

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree preferred.
SEI Endorsement
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
Urban experience preferred
Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice

JOB DETAILS
The educator is the primary instructional delivery person in the classroom. Student achievement and growth are primarily dependent on the work and efforts of the classroom teacher. The position is demanding, varied and complex.

The classroom teacher must be a relationship builder, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be well trained in content knowledge and teaching strategies.

*Willingness to participate in Writing PD during the summer and school year.

SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish and maintain a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment with standards of student behavior that promote positive social and academic experiences
Regularly engage with families and extended community members in support of creating a collaborative learning environment that fosters equity for all learners.
Plan, develop and execute standardsbased lessons that reflect the curriculum and the state's core educational standards
Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds
Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.(Modify, scaffold, etc. for SPED and EL)
Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure and document student progress toward and to modify further instruction.
Evaluate and document the academic and social growth of students
Employ a variety of methodologies in teaching and instructing pupils, including demonstrations, discussions, and lectures
Utilize curriculum that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
Establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians/caregivers, concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students
Collaborate effectively with gradelevel team and school faculty around lesson planning, instructional strategies and student progress

REPORTS TO:
Principal

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 Insurance.

Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.

Please see the website:
City of Lynn for more details.

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).

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