School Year 26​/Department Head- Math

Job Description

Department Head
- Math

Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. Lynn Public Schools serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites, including 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), and 1 Together Educating and Advancing Multi‑Disabled Students Academy (PreK‑12).

Drawing upon the strength of our community, families, students, and 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.

• Inclusiveness
• Shared Responsibility
• Collaborative Relationships
• High Expectations
• Inspiring Life‑Long Learning

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Math 5‑12 and Academic Administrator, Supervisor/Director - Core (Math)
• SEI Endorsement
• Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of five years' successful teaching experience, of which at least two years in secondary Math
• Evidence of leadership qualities
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, parents and advocate for children to problem‑solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; 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

• Organizes and implements the Math Program in grades 9‑12
• Establishes department curriculum objectives and develops a plan for implementation and evaluation of these objectives for grades 9‑12
• Assists in the screening, training, and assignment of department personnel
• Supports department teachers in day‑to‑day instructional problems and serves as a resource on curriculum and instructional consensus
• Orders and inventories departmental instructional materials
• Evaluates departmental personnel per School Committee policy
• Makes recommendations to the Principal regarding personnel and advises on budgetary needs
• Conducts classroom visits of department personnel and provides follow‑up consultation
• Reviews teacher lesson plans
• Develops and maintains a department library
• Provides orientation and in‑service training for department personnel
• Attends relevant school, district, and professional meetings
• Meets with other department heads to promote interdisciplinary programs
• Identifies and utilizes community resources for the department program
• Implements ongoing curriculum evaluation
• Provides the Principal or designee with course outlines for all department offerings
• Manages the Math department programs
• Assists the Principal in interpreting grading policies, promotion policies, and the district’s instructional program for parents and the community
• Devises experimental programs to improve curriculum and instructional techniques
• Stays informed on educational innovations and trends related to department concerns
• Collaborates with teachers to improve differentiated instructional and assessment strategies
• Submits required reports and information as requested by the Principal and/or Deputy Superintendent promptly and accurately
• Assumes any other duties appropriately related to this classification as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent

Principal and Deputy Superintendent

Performance will be evaluated by the Principal

• Days: 190 days; additional days as determined by the Principal in accordance with the Lynn School Administrators' Association
• Hours:
  
  Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 2:45 pm
• Salary:
  Effective July 1 2026, $109,019
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive health and dental benefits (Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, Vision Insurance), life insurance, flexible spending plan (FSA), optional short‑term and long‑term disability, and…