School Year 26​/Elementary Reading Specialist- Long-term Susbstitute

School Year 26/27 Elementary Reading Specialist
- Long-term Substitute

Lynn Public Schools, Hood Elementary School – Lynn, Massachusetts

• Job : 5719537
• Final date to receive applications: May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: May 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Elementary Reading Specialist

* This is a long‑term substitute assignment beginning September 2026 through February 2027.

Lynn Public Schools is a vibrant seaside urban community located just north of Boston. Lynn 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. Lynn Public Schools is linguistically and culturally rich, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages.

The district serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 sites:

• 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 Schools’ Vision and Core Values commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social‑emotional potential of all students. The district works to foster a culture that respects diversity and supports the social‑emotional wellbeing of every student and family.

LPS is committed to core values:
Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, and Inspiring Life‑Long Learning.

Reading Specialists work extensively with students to improve specific reading skills, focusing on the five components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. They provide leadership, coordination, collaboration, and innovation in reading instruction, possess knowledge of child growth and development, especially regarding characteristics of students/children in the assigned age group, and are aware of current trends, research, and best practices related to reading instruction.

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in Reading Specialist, All Levels.
• 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 and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, parents, and to advocate for children to problem‑solve.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience 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 lesson plans with clear objectives.
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from diverse socio‑economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies suitable for diverse learners.
• Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction.
• Use formal and informal assessments to measure progress toward mastery.
• Analyze data and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Create a motivating, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Adapt lessons for individual, small group, and remedial instruction.
• Communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, and others.
• Collaborate with teachers in planning instruction for a diverse learner population.
• Model effective teaching strategies and techniques.
• Participate in school‑wide professional development activities.
• Attend monthly reading teacher Professional Learning Time meetings.
• Perform duties as requested by principals.
• Communicate high standards and expectations to all students.

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

The City of Lynn offers comprehensive health and dental benefits:
Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and…