School Year 24/25 Spanish Dual Language Teachers- Grade 1

QUALIFICATIONS :

• A valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) license in early childhood education (PreK-2) or elementary education (1-5).
• 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 2024 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 between ages five and seven, 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 2024-2025 school year.

If hired, teachers are expected to work towards meeting all licensure requirements by March 2025.

SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Teach 1st 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 proficiencies.
• Administer language and literacy assessments, and analyze student data to inform planning, develop targeted instruction and make instructional decisions.
• Participate and collaborate in building-based and department staff meetings.
• Work as a vested member of the dual language team on issues specifically related to dual language, philosophy, programs and approaches.
• Thoughtfully plan lessons with grade level partner and implement specific strategies to meet the needs of all students while fostering cultural understanding, developing students’ social growth and focus on language acquisition
• Duties related to dual language teaching and learning and district goals for growing dual language programming.

REPORTS TO : Principal

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the agreement with the Lynn Teachers Union (LTU).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union.
• 180 days per year
• Teacher Salary Estimator

BENEFITS : 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

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed / religion, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, marital status, homelessness, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement or any other consideration made unlawful 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.

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