School Year 26​/Elementary Teacher- Grade 3

School Year 26/27 Elementary Teacher – Grade 3

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Lynn is a vibrant seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The district serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites, including 17 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 high school, and a variety of special programs. With a diverse student body, 60% speak two or more languages, Lynn Public Schools is linguistically and culturally rich and committed to inclusiveness, shared responsibility, collaborative relationships, high expectations, inspiring lifelong learning, and honoring diversity.

• Job
• Starting Date:
  To Be Determined

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for Elementary Grades 1‑6
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university;
  Master’s Degree preferred
• SEI Endorsement
• Knowledge of current education legislation and regulations
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, parents, and stakeholders
• Urban experience preferred
• Ability to meet the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice

• Establish and maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment with standards of student behavior that promote positive social and academic experiences
• Regularly engage with families and extended community members to foster equity for all learners
• Plan, develop, and execute standards‑based lessons reflecting the curriculum and state core educational standards
• Provide effective learning experiences for students from diverse socio‑economic and cultural backgrounds
• Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction, including modifications and scaffolds for SPED and EL students
• Use formal and informal assessments to accurately measure and document student progress
• Evaluate and document academic and social growth of students
• Employ diverse teaching methodologies such as demonstrations, discussions, and lectures
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of students served
• Maintain open communication lines with parents/guardians/caregivers regarding academic and behavioral progress
• Collaborate effectively with grade‑level team and school faculty on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and student progress

The City of Lynn offers comprehensive health and dental benefits (Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, Vision Insurance), as well as life insurance, a flexible spending plan (FSA), and optional short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.

• Negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union
• 180 days per year
• Salary determined by the Teacher Salary Estimator

All required documentation—including a pre‑employment physical, drug test, National Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)—must be completed prior to the start of employment.

It is the policy of Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, parental leave, race, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and regulations.

Race when referenced in any policy of Lynn Public Schools shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles.