School Year 26​/Special Education Teacher- TEAMS Program Gr. 2-5

School Year 26/27 Special Education Teacher- TEAMS Program Gr. 2-5

Lynn Public Schools, The Virginia Barton Education Center - Lynn, Massachusetts

Job : 5717145

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

Special Education Teacher- TEAMS Program Gr. 2-5

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. Our 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)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public Schools’ Vision and Core Values Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our 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.

LPS is committed to our Core Values:
Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring Life‑Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social‑emotional experiences of every student and family.

• Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Master’s Degree preferred
• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Severe Disabilities, All Levels or Moderate Disabilities PreK‑8
• SEI Endorsement
• Additional content area licensure is encouraged
• Licensure requirements and validity are subject to change at the discretion of DESE
• Knowledge of current education legislation and regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to problem‑solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Experience in urban district/setting preferred
• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism, bias, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

The TEAMS Program (Together Educating and Advancing Multi‑Handicapped Students) provides highly specialized instruction to students who carry a diagnosis of severe global developmental delays and multiple disabilities. The TEAMS program offers highly specialized supports and related services to maximize developmental potential.

The TEAMS program meets the needs of students by working closely with the TEAMS medical staff, therapists, and specialists to ensure that all students’ health, physical and educational needs are met to allow for their individual academic growth and success.

Each TEAMS program classroom provides a warm and sensory‑rich environment with strong focus on meeting the multisensory needs of all students. TEAMS classrooms are highly structured, safe and nurturing environments. Student needs in the areas of communication, self‑care, social, recreation/leisure, and life skills are addressed within the school environment. The program offers a full range of therapies, as well as access to adaptive technology for learning, leisure and communicative purposes.

The program is centered upon the use of the Unique Learning System (ULS) curriculum…