School Year 26/27 Secondary World Language (French) Teacher

Lynn Public Schools • Lynn, MA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Lynn Public Schools is seeking a Secondary World Language (French) Teacher for the 26/27 school year. This role involves guiding the educational process to meet district curriculum goals for Spanish, planning and implementing high-quality, standards-based lessons differentiated for all learners, and managing a well-structured classroom to maximize learning time and support student behavior. The teacher will be responsible for assessing students, communicating results to students and parents, and adapting instruction for diverse learners. Lynn Public Schools is a diverse and dynamic district serving approximately 17,000 students in a vibrant, seaside urban community.

Requirements

• Hold a valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in World Language (French) 5-12
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 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

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience in an urban district/setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Guide the educational process to ensure achievement of the district curriculum goals for Spanish.
• Plan and implement high quality standards-based lessons, differentiated for all learners that use a variety of current educational practices.
• Manage a well-structured classroom to ensure maximization of learning time and to support student behavior.
• Access students according to school practices and communicate results with students and parents.
• Plan and implement standards-based lessons with clear objectives.
• 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 Special Education and English Learner Education).
• Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward mastery of grade-level standards and to modify further instruction.
• Provide a motivating and stimulating, safe and supportive learning environment.
• Adapt ELA lessons for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students or subgroups of students.
• Develop and maintain pupil-teacher relationships conducive to effective teaching and learning.
• Maintain a growth mindset.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Participate in school-wide and department-wide professional development activities.
• Establish and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community, including collaborating 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 and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision.
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability

What This Job Offers

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