Fresh Start Program (18-22 yrs.)
Located at Boys and Girls Club
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 http://www.lynnschools.org/documents/superintendent/reports/lps_district_strategic_plan_october_2019.pdf
QUALIFICATIONS
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in the specific subject area(s): Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; master's degree preferred.
SEI Endorsement
Strong district lens regarding special education, curriculum, and equity
Sound knowledge of high school curriculum in core subjects and common core standards.
Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations related to special education
Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children 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 DETAILSThe mission of Fresh Start Prep is to assist young adults, ages 18-22 years old, with disabilities transition from school to adulthood with the highest level of independence possible. This will be achieved through classroom instruction, community-based instruction, meaningful work, and community involvement. The transition-aged student's primary instructional delivery person is the fresh start prep educator. Student achievement and individual growth primarily depend on the classroom teacher's work and efforts. The position is demanding, varied, and complex. The teacher must be a relationship builder, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be well-trained in content knowledge and teaching strategies. The educator works extensively to develop scaffolded lessons and community experiences to meet students’ IEP goals and objectives. The teacher should know current trends, research, and best practices for working with transition-aged students.
SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction for students with mild autism, intellectual impairments, and closely related disabilities
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
Coordinate activities to increase students’ self-determination that are results-oriented processes focused on improving academic and functional achievement
Maintain transition binders for students in the program to track students’ post-secondary goals, community participation, self-advocacy, records, and independent living
Write and implement IEP documents, including goals and objectives for students in the program
Collaborate with non-profits and community-based organizations to seek volunteer and career opportunities for students and maintain current relationships
Prepare students for opportunities with appropriate adult services providers
Assist students to be successful with a college-level class that students take while in the program
Communicate with families, staff, and other stakeholders about students’ progress while attending the program
Plan and supervise community outings to maximize student exposure to real-life experiences
Meets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the time designated
Performance of other job-related duties as assigned by the administrator of special education, deputy administrator of special education, assistant director of special education, or program specialistTERMS 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. 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.
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