Secondary Resource Inclusion Teacher

Secondary Resource Inclusion Teacher

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.

JOB DETAILS

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's Degree required;
Master's Degree preferred

* Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Moderate Disabilities, 5 - 12.

* SEI Endorsement

* Additional content area licensure is encouraged

* Licensure requirements and validity are subject to change at the discretion of DESE

* An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism, and bias, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

* 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

* Experience in an urban district/setting preferred

* Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.

* Meets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the time designated

* Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students

* Responsible for effective instruction and culturally responsive teaching which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques

* Provide small-group instruction to students diagnosed with from moderate to severe cognitive delays to ensure understanding and progress in the general curriculum.

* Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and provide timely and regular progress reports on student development.

* Provide needed accommodations for student learning and testing when required.

* Collaborate as a team member within school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification.

* Responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn

* Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

* Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement and behavior

* Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establishes clear objectives which reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects

* Implements the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives

* Assesses and documents the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required

* Documents the learning…