Secondary ESL Specialist- Itinerant

 

 

*This is a long-term substitute 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 Secondary ESL Specialist position (6-12) is a full-time teaching position which focuses on the English language development of identified English learners in the Lynn Public Schools. The ESL teacher develops lessons using WIDA standards for various EL proficiency levels focusing on the four domains of language (speaking, reading, writing, and listening).  ESL teachers will collaborate with numerous SEI teachers to effectively support social/academic language development of English Learners. ESL teachers should be familiar with WIDA standards, scaffold for English Learners, and use of data to develop and reflect on lessons to adequately support students at various EL levels. Itinerant Secondary ESL teachers are placed in one or more schools depending on EL enrollment.   

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in ESL 5-12
• 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 

 

  

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement standards-based lessons (WIDA) with clear objectives 
• Provide required ESL services to identified ELs and submit monthly schedule to English Learner Education (ELE) Department 
• Develop and implement differentiated ESL lessons, incorporating research-based instructional practices for different learning styles and various EL 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 
• Provide a motivating and stimulating, safe and supportive learning environment 
• Participate in school-wide and department-wide professional development activities 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community 
• Use technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom 
• Participate in EL Student Study Team meetings 
• Other duties as assigned by principal/supervisor 

 

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.