Secondary Math Teacher

Secondary Math Teacher This is a long-term substitute assignment starting January 2025.Lynn Public Schools is guided by its mission, vision, and core values.Mission The Lynn Public Schools commits to providing our students with a safe inclusive learning environment that inspires and promotes individual academic and personal growth.Vision Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to supporting the intellectual, vocational, academic and social-emotional success of all of our students. We create equitable conditions for all students to thrive in a global society. With a focus on equity, excellence, and innovation, the district serves 17,193 students across 28 schools.Core Values The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and connected world. In our partnered effort to prepare students for this world, we are equally committed to:InclusivenessShared responsibilityCollaborative relationshipsHigh expectationsInspiring life-long learningJOB DETAILSLynn Classical High School is looking for Mathematics teachers to be a part of its community. The 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. The teacher will be responsible for following the district's curriculum map. Specific job details, including grade level, course, and class organization, will be shared by the principal.QUALIFICATIONS:Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in the specific subject area(s): Math 5-12Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree preferred.SEI Endorsement as applicableAdditional content area licensure is encouragedLicensure requirements and validity are subject to change at the discretion of DESEKnowledge 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 preferredAn understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism, and bias, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communitiesAbility to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching PracticePERFORMANCE 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 Math 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 Union180 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 PolicyIt is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, 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 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.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

Created: 2025-01-26