Secondary Art Teacher- Long-term Substitute

Lynn Public Schools•Lynn, MA

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About The Position

This is a long-term substitute assignment starting January 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 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 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. Art teachers must possess knowledge of child growth and development and especially of characteristics of students/children in the age group assigned. Strong drawing skills are necessary for the semester lenght Drawing classes.

Requirements

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in the specific subject area(s): Visual Arts, 5-12
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree preferred.
SEI Endorsement preferred
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
Strong drawing skills are necessary for the semester
Experience in urban district/setting preferred
Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice

Responsibilities

Planning and implementing standards-based lesson planning with clear objectives
Providing appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds
Using a 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
Using a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward mastery of grade-level standards and to modify further instruction
Assessing levels of student achievement effectively, analyze data, and prescribe actions for improvement
Providing a motivating and stimulating, safe, and supportive 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
Working collaboratively and cooperatively with teachers in planning instruction to meet the needs of a diverse population of learners
Modeling effective teaching strategies and techniques
Participating in school-wide professional development activities
Attending monthly reading teacher Professional Learning Time meetings
Performing duties as requested by principals
Communicating high standards and expectations for all students