Elementary General Music Teacher- Long-term Substitute

Elementary General Music Teacher- ItinerantLong-term Substitute*This is a long-term substitute assignment through May 2026.About Lynn Public SchoolsLynn 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 Center17 Elementary Schools1 Public Separate Day School3 Middle Schools2 Comprehensive High Schools1 Vocational High School1 Early College High School1 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 School's 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.JOB DETAILSThe Lynn Public Schools Music Department is looking for a terrific Elementary General Music Teacher. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with lesson planning, assessing, using data to direct instruction, and providing students with regular feedback about their progress towards learning goals. The Lynn Public Schools curriculum is based on the MA Curriculum Frameworks, and the teacher will have knowledge about the standards and their progression in order to plan effective standards-based lessons. Specific job details, including grade level(s), school assignment, and class organization, will be shared by the music supervisor and principals.QUALIFICATIONS:Hold a valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General - All Levels.Bachelor's degreeSEI Endorsement as neededUrban experience preferredPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Planning and implementing standards-based lessons with clear objectivesProviding appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgroundsDesigning and demonstrating differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students. (Modify, scaffold, etc. for Special Education and English Learner Education)Using a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward mastery of grade-level standards and to modify further instruction.Providing a motivating and stimulating, safe and supportive learning environmentAdapting Music lessons for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students or subgroups of studentsDeveloping and maintaining pupil-teacher relationships conducive to effective teaching and learningMaintaining a growth mindsetEstablishing and maintaining standards of student behaviorParticipating in school-wide and department-wide professional development activitiesEstablishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community, including collaborating with colleagues on curriculum, lesson and assessment designUsing computers and other technology to support student learning in and out of the classroomRehearsing with students and leading various music performances for the school community.Willingness to participate in music department learning opportunitiesAbility to accompany ensembles on piano (or willingness to develop this skill)TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union.180 days per yearTeacher Salary EstimatorBENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis. Please see the website: City of Lynn for more details.An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.Non-Discrimination Policy