School Year 26​/Spanish Dual Language Grade 5 Teacher

School Year 26/27 Spanish Dual Language Grade 5 Teacher

Lynn Public Schools Harrington Elementary School - Lynn, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5717584

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

Spanish Dual Language Grade 5 Teacher

Compañeros Spanish-English Dual Language Program

Lynn Public Schools seeks a Spanish Dual Language grade5 teacher who is committed to and passionate about developing bilingualism and biliteracy, building socio-cultural competence, and transforming and improving educational outcomes for all students.

The Compañeros dual language program opened in September 2020 at Harrington Elementary School, and expanded to Connery Elementary School in September 2022. Teachers hired will have the unique experience of participating in the planning and program design in the Spring and Summer of 2026, helping to build the foundation of dual language in the Lynn Public Schools for years to come.

In 4th grade, students will spend 50% of their day learning all content areas in Spanish (Spanish language arts, math, social studies and science) and using all four language domains (reading, writing, speaking and listening). Spanish Dual Language teachers will also integrate cultural traditions, customs, and history from around the Spanish-speaking world in developmentally appropriate ways. The Spanish Dual Language teacher will provide content instruction in Spanish to Grade 4 students and the English Dual Language teacher will teach English Language Development and English Language Arts.

We are committed to supporting each team of teachers with the appropriate professional development, curriculum, resources and strategy implementation for dual language programming, beginning in Spring 2026 for 4th grade. The Lynn Public Schools continues to strive for the success of all students by focusing on the district’s core values of collaborative relationships, high expectations, inclusiveness, inspiring life-long learning, and shared responsibility.

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Elementary 1-6
• High levels of academic proficiency and literacy in both program languages (Spanish and English), and assessed academic proficiency and fluency in Spanish (current DESE-approved tests include the Spanish MTEL and the Oral Proficiency Interview and Writing Proficiency Test through ACTFL)
• Willingness to pursue DESE Bilingual Education Endorsement
• SEI Endorsement as approved by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (preferred)
• Willingness to participate in district and school-based dual language professional development beginning in Spring 2026 and continuing throughout the summer and upcoming school year.
• Understanding of and a strong commitment to the philosophy of dual language learning and teaching
• Successful experience teaching young learners, experience with second language acquisition preferred
• Strong organizational skills, time-management and communication skills
• Demonstrates a high level of cooperation to work with grade level and dual language teams
• Fulfillment of Lynn Public Schools district requirements

* Due to the new licensure requirements for teachers in Massachusetts bilingual education programs, applicants who do not currently have all necessary licensure/endorsements are still encouraged to apply. The Lynn Public Schools and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will support selected teachers through the waiver process during the  school year. If hired, teachers are expected to work towards meeting all licensure requirements by March 2027.

• Teach 4th grade students in Spanish, including literacy, Spanish language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science, using district curriculum maps and curricular resources, reflecting a deep understanding of state curriculum frameworks.
• Create a positive, language rich, asset-based, multicultural learning environment that is conducive to the learning and success of all students and language…