School Year 26/27 World Language (Spanish) Teacher

World Language (Spanish) TeacherAbout 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.QUALIFICATIONSValid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in World Language (Spanish) 5-12Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree preferred.SEI EndorsementKnowledge of current education legislation/regulationsAbility to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solveStrong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholdersExperience in an urban district/setting preferredAbility to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching PracticeJOB DETAILSUnder the direction of the school principal and department head, the teacher will guide the educational process to ensure achievement of the district curriculum goals for Spanish. The candidate must be able to plan and implement high quality standards-based lessons, differentiated for all learners that use a variety of current educational practices. The teacher will manage a well-structured classroom to ensure maximization of learning time and to support student behavior. Ability to access students according to school practices and communicate results with students and parents is essential.PERFORMANCE 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 the ELA 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 classroomTERMS 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. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.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 PolicyIt is the policy of the 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 (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), 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 any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable. Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.