School Year 26​/Elementary ELD Specialist-Itinerant

School Year 26/27 Elementary ESL/ELD Specialist-Itinerant

Job

Final date to receive applications:
May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted:
May 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

Elementary ELD Specialist-Itinerant

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.

• 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)

Lynn Public Schools is committed to the goals of inclusiveness, shared responsibility, collaborative relationships, high expectations, and inspiring life-long learning. We strive to honor and celebrate diversity and to respond effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

The Itinerant Elementary ELD (English Language Development) Specialist position (K‑5) is a full-time teaching role focused on the English language development of identified English learners and/or dual language learners (DLLs) in DL programs. The ELD teacher develops lessons using WIDA standards for various proficiency levels, focusing on the four plus one domains of language (speaking, reading, writing, listening, and cross-linguistic connections).

Elementary ELD teachers collaborate with SEI/DL teachers to support social/academic language development, use WIDA standards and scaffolds, and employ data to develop and reflect on lessons for students at various proficiency levels. The majority of Itinerant Elementary ELD teachers are assigned to a single building; a small number may support two buildings based on EL enrollment.

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in ESL Pre‑K‑6
• SEI Endorsement as applicable
• Additional content area licensure is encouraged
• Licensure requirements and validity are subject to change at the discretion of DESE
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Understanding of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

• Use WIDA standards and district ELD curriculum maps to plan and implement lessons with clear language objectives
• Provide required ELD services to identified ELs/DLLs and maintain an up‑to‑date schedule of services in Ellevation (or other designated software)
• Develop and implement differentiated ELD lessons, incorporating research‑based instructional practices for different learning styles and various proficiency levels
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds
• Utilize data (ACCESS, formative assessments, etc.) and appropriate data systems to monitor English language development and identify any students who meet exit criteria
• Assist in the administration of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment
• Use technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom
• Participate in Student Study Team meetings for identified ELs/FELs/DLLs
• Assess the progress of students on a regular basis via report cards and/or progress reports, as required
• Plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned; use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology
• Collaborate with colleagues, students, and…