Elementary ELD Specialist-Itinerant

Lynn Public Schools • Lynn, MA

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About The Position

The Itinerant Elementary ELD (English Language Development) Specialist position (K-5) is a full-time teaching position that focuses on the English language development of identified English learners and/or Dual Language learners (DLLs) in DL programs in the Lynn Public Schools. The ELD teacher develops lessons using WIDA standards for various proficiency levels focusing on the four +1 domains of language (speaking, reading, writing, listening, and cross-linguistic connections). Elementary ELD teachers will collaborate with SEI/DL teachers to effectively support social/academic language development. ELD teachers will use WIDA standards, scaffolds to support language development, and data to develop and reflect on lessons to adequately support students at various proficiency levels. The majority of Itinerant Elementary ELD teachers are assigned to a single building. There are a small number of Itinerant ELD positions that may support two buildings based on EL enrollment.

Requirements

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in ESL PreK-6
• SEI Endorsement as applicable
• Additional content area licensure is encouraged
• Licensure requirements and validity are subject to change at the discretion of DESE
• Bachelor's Degree required
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism, and bias, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Use WIDA standards and district ELD curriculum maps to plan and implement lessons with clear language objectives
• Provide required ELD services to identified ELs/DLLs and maintain an up-to-date schedule of services in Ellevation (or other designated software)
• Develop and implement differentiated ELD lessons, incorporating research-based instructional practices for different learning styles and various 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
• Use technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom
• Participate in Student Study Team meetings for identified ELs/FELs/DLLs
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis via report cards and/or progress reports, as required.
• Plans and implements lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned; and to use instructional technology appropriately and works with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and or families on a regular basis.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures to ensure a productive learning environment.
• Other duties as assigned by principal/supervisor

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees