Elementary Teacher- Grade 2

Lynn Public Schools • Lynn, MA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in the specific subject area(s): Elementary Grades 1-6
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree preferred.
• SEI Endorsement
• 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
• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice

Nice To Haves

• Urban experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Plan, develop and execute standards-based lessons that reflect the curriculum and the state's core educational standards
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds
• Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.(Modify, scaffold, etc. for SPED and EL)
• Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure and document student progress toward and to modify further instruction.
• Evaluate and document the academic and social growth of students
• Employ a variety of methodologies in teaching and instructing pupils, including demonstrations, discussions, and lectures
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians/caregivers, concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students
• Collaborate effectively with grade-level team and school faculty around lesson planning, instructional strategies and student progress

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees