School Year 26/27 Special Education Teacher - SGL Gr. 6-8

Special Education Teacher - SGL Gr. 6-8

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 city's 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 17,000 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)

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 and 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.

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred

Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Moderate Disabilities, Pre-K - 8 or 5-12; Severe Disabilities, All Levels

SEI Endorsement

Additional content area licensure is encouraged

Licensure requirements and validity are subject to change at the discretion of DESE

An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism, and bias, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

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 an urban district/setting preferred

Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice

Experience working with Emotionally Impaired/Intellectually impaired students highly desirable. Willingness to attend "Positive Behavior Strategies for Emotionally Impaired Students".

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.

Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.

Meets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the time designated

Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students

Responsible for effective instruction and culturally responsive teaching which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques

Provide small-group instruction to students diagnosed with from moderate to severe cognitive delays to ensure understanding and progress in the general curriculum.

Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and provide timely and regular progress reports on student development.

Provide needed accommodations for student learning and testing when required.

Collaborate as a team member within school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification.

Responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement and behavior

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establishes clear objectives which reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects

Implements the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives;

Assesses and documents the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required

Documents the learning problems of students and seeks the assistance of district specialists as required.

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation

Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner

Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness

Attends staff meetings as required

Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others

Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students

Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or second language learners

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

Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.

Responsible to support students with disabilities in a general education setting.

Responsible to support and differentiate learning for students who are second language learners.

Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

Terms of employment: As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union. 180 days per year. Teacher Salary Estimator.

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).

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 or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, 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, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected 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.