Secondary English Language Arts Teacher -Long-term Substitute

Lynn Public Schools • Lynn, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lynn English High School seeks an English Language Arts teacher for a long-term substitute position. The teacher will plan lessons, assess student learning, use data to guide instruction, and provide regular feedback on progress toward learning goals. Instruction should align with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and standards progression, follow the district curriculum map, and use Collections as the primary resource. Specific grade level and class organization will be shared by the principal.

The teacher will create a safe, supportive, and motivating learning environment for students from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The role includes differentiating and adapting instruction for individual students and subgroups, including students receiving special education and English learner education services. The teacher will collaborate with students, families, colleagues, support staff, and the broader community, and participate in school-wide and department-wide professional development.

The position is subject to terms negotiated with the Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union and is listed as 180 days per year. Employment is contingent on completing a pre-employment physical, drug test, national fingerprint-based criminal background check, and CORI before the employment start date.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in English 5-12.
• SEI Endorsement.
• Understanding of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Knowledge of current education legislation and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children to solve problems effectively.
• 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

• Master's degree preferred.
• Additional content-area licensure encouraged.
• Experience in an urban district or setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement standards-based lessons with clear objectives.
• Provide effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Differentiate instruction, including modifying and scaffolding lessons to meet the needs of all students, including students receiving special education and English learner education services.
• Use formal and informal assessments to measure progress toward mastery of grade-level standards and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Provide a motivating, stimulating, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Adapt ELA lessons for individual, small-group, and remedial instruction for identified students and subgroups.
• Develop and maintain pupil-teacher relationships that support effective teaching and learning.
• Maintain a growth mindset and establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Participate in school-wide and department-wide professional development activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, lesson, and assessment design.
• Use computers and other technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive health benefits, including Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO.
• Dental benefits, including Altus Dental High/Low plans.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance available on a voluntary basis.
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) available on a voluntary basis.
• Short-term disability available on a voluntary basis.
• Long-term disability available on a voluntary basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level