School Year 26​/Secondary ESL​/ELD Specialist- Itinerant

School Year 26/27 Secondary ESL/ELD Specialist‑Itinerant

Location:

Lynn, Massachusetts

• Job : 5714275
• 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

Secondary ESL Specialist‑Itinerant

The Itinerant Secondary ESL Specialist position (grades 6–12) is a full‑time teaching position focused on the English language development of identified English learners in the Lynn Public Schools. The ESL teacher develops lessons using WIDA standards for various EL proficiency levels, focusing on the four language domains (speaking, reading, writing, listening). ESL teachers collaborate with SEI teachers to support social/academic language development of English learners.

ESL teachers should be familiar with WIDA standards, scaffolding strategies, and use of data to develop and review lessons to adequately support students at various EL levels. Itinerant ESL teachers are placed in one or more schools depending on EL enrollment.

Lynn Public Schools serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 sites and has 60 % of its students speaking two or more languages. The 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), and 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi‑Disabled Students Academy (Pre‑K‑12).

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for ESL 5‑12
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
  Master’s degree preferred
• SEI Endorsement
• Strong district lens regarding EL, curriculum, and equity
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents, and advocate for children in order to solve problems
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
liExperience in an urban district/setting preferred
• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice

• Plan and implement standards‑based lessons (WIDA) with clear objectives
• Provide required ESL services to identified ELs and submit monthly schedule to the English Learner Education (ELE) Department
• Develop and implement differentiated ESL lessons, incorporating research‑based instructional practices for different learning styles and various EL proficiency levels
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds
• Utilize data (ACCESS, formative assessments, etc.) and appropriate data systems to monitor English language development and identify students who meet exit criteria
• Assist in the administration of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment
• Provide a motivating, stimulating, safe, and supportive learning environment
• Participate in school‑wide and department‑wide professional development activities
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the community
• Use technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom
• Participate in EL Student Study Team meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the principal/supervisor

• As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union
• 180 days per year
• Teacher Salary Estimator

The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits:
Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision. Life insurance, flexible spending plan (FSA), and short‑term and long‑term disability available on a voluntary basis.

All requirements must be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment physical, drug test, National fingerprint‑based Criminal Background Check, and Criminal Offender Record Information.

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