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 Jr/Sr 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 LearningLynn 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 http://www.lynnschools.org/documents/superintendent/reports/lps_district_strategic_plan_october_2019.pdf QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates for this position must be Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certified as a Chapter 74 Instructor https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2016/08/xb/vte-chapter-74-guide-professional-licensure.pdf or certifiable and must be familiar with the newly adopted DESE CVTE related curriculum frameworks.
At least five years of revelant experience is preferred
Additional content area licensure is encouraged
Licensure requirements and validity are subject to change at the discretion of DESE https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/
An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism, and bias, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
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 the diversity of race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, religion, and gender.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union https://www.lynnteachersunion.org/contracts-9 .
180 days per year
Teacher Salary Estimator https://cfweb3.smartedu.net/lynn/tse/ BENEFITS: The City of Lynn http://www.lynnma.gov/departments/personnel.shtml?gpm=1_7#gpm1_6 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 http://www.lynnma.gov/departments/personnel.shtml?gpm=1_7#gpm1_6 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). 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.
" />