Job Description

Elementary Reading Specialist- Itinerant - Long-term Substitute

*This is a long-term substitute assignment until March 2026.

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art historic architecture thriving downtown cultural district and abundant public parks including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the citys international character Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

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

LPS 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.

JOB DETAILS

Reading Specialists work extensively with students toimprove specific reading skillsworking with the five components of readingincludingphonemic awarenessphonics vocabulary fluencyand comprehension teacherhelps students develop proficient reading skills that will contribute to their academic growth. Reading teachersprovide leadership coordination collaboration and innovation in reading Specialists must possess knowledge of child growth and development and especially of characteristics of students/children in the age group Specialists should beawareof current trends research and best practices related to reading instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in the specific subject area(s): Reading Specialist All Levels
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university; Masters 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:

• Planning and implementing standards-based lesson planningwith clear objectives
• Providing appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds
• Usinga 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
• Usinga variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward mastery of grade-level standards and to modify further instruction
• Assessinglevels of student achievement effectively analyze data and prescribe actionsfor improvement
• Providing a motivating and stimulating safe andsupportive learning environment
• Adapting lessons for individual small group and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students
• Communicating orally and in writing with students parents and others
• Workingcollaboratively and cooperatively with teachers in planninginstructionto meet the needs of a diverse population of learners
• Modelingeffective teaching strategies andtechniques
• Participatingin school-wide professional development activities
• Attendingmonthly reading teacher Professional Learning Time meetings
• Performing duties as requested by principals
• Communicatinghigh standards and expectations for all students

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 sexualorientation gender identity sex stereotypes sex characteristics marital status familial statuspregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions race color national origin creed/religion ethnicity ancestry age genetic information active military/veteran status mental or physical disability specialneed proficiency in the English language or academic achievement or any other consideration madeunlawful 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 of1973 The Age Discrimination in Employment Act and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5 M.G.L. Ch.151 if and as when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools whether or not specified shallinclude traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture hair type hair length and protective hairstyles.

Required Experience:

IC

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