Program Specialist

Program Specialist Lynn Public Schools Ingalls Elementary School - Lynn, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Lynn Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5806803 Application Deadline: Jul 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jun 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Program Specialist 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 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) The Lynn Public School's 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 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. Qualifications Massachusetts Certification as an Administrator or Principal/Assistant Principal or willing to enroll in an accredited certification program. Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the area of education. Massachusetts Certification as a Teacher- Early Childhood and/or Elementary. Five years of successful teaching experience at the elementary level in an urban environment. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Ability to perform and multi-task in a highly energized work environment. Ability to withstand strong public and professional scrutiny. Equipped with personal characteristics required to lead people through an intense change process. Strong commitment to work on school redesign team. Proven ability to work with all types of data related to school improvement and underperformance. Willingness to self-reflect and to grow professionally. Understanding of the federal education law, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Proficient in Microsoft applications of Word, Excel, and Power Point. Performance Responsibilities Assists in leading school-based leadership team in defining short- and long-term goals and objectives as part of the school redesign. Assist in monitoring, coordinating, and organizing the total educational program at the school level. Utilizes data management systems to collect, analyze, and interpret data which focuses on progress in student achievement. Utilizes and supports teachers, students, and families in their use of the district learning management system (LMS). Responsible for the implementation of all School Committee policies and regulations within his/her area of responsibility. Assists in providing leadership in the implementation of district curriculum. Assists with monitoring school-level performance, data analysis, and redesign development. Promotes school-wide goals and initiatives in the area of curriculum, instruction and professional development. Assists in implementing appropriate assessment systems and utilizing performance data to guide decision making. Assists with allocating materials, equipment, and space to accomplish instructional goals at his/her school in accordance with district policy and program requirements. Prepares reports and recommendations as requested. Monitors the implementation of all aspects of Mass. Education Reform, including Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulations. Supervises and evaluates all professional and paraprofessional personnel with his/her area of responsibility. Assists in establishing communication with the school community for the purpose of assessing needs and increasing community awareness. Assists in explaining school instructional policies, procedures and achievements to the school community. Works with the Principal as a liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school/district and encouraging community participation in school life. Reports To : Principal Evaluation : Performance will be evaluated by the Principal Terms of Employment DAYS: Twelve-month position HOURS: Regular hours; 7:45-3:45 M-Th; 7:45-2:45 Friday School vacation hours; 7:45-2:45 M-Th; 7:45-12:45 Friday Summer hours; 7:45-12:00 from the first business day after the last day of school through the first Friday in August Salary: $122, 080 Benefits: 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 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. Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Stephanie Clayman, Principal Ingalls Elementary School Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education