School Year 25/26 Elementary ELD Specialist-Itinerant
School Year 25/26 Elementary ELD Specialist-Itinerant
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Elementary ELD Specialist-Itinerant
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 supportingthe intellectual vocational academic and social-emotional successof 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 17193 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:
- Inclusiveness
- Shared responsibility
- Collaborative relationships
- High expectations
- Inspiring life-long learning
JOB DETAILS
The Itinerant Elementary ELD (English Language Development) Specialist position (K-5) is a full-time teaching position that focuses on the English language development of identified English learners and/or Dual Language learners (DLLs) in DL programs in the Lynn Public Schools. The ELD teacher develops lessons using WIDA standards for various proficiency levels focusing on the four 1 domains of language (speaking reading writing listening and cross-linguistic connections). Elementary ELD teachers will collaborate with SEI/DL teachers to effectively support social/academic language development. ELD teachers will use WIDA standards scaffolds to support language development and data to develop and reflect on lessons to adequately support students at various proficiency levels. The majority of Itinerant Elementary ELD teachers are assigned to a single building. There are a small number of Itinerant ELD positions that may support two buildings based on EL enrollment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid license from theMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary
- EducationinESL PreK-6
- SEI Endorsementas applicable
- Additional content area licensure is encouraged
- Licensure requirements and validity are subject to change at the discretion ofDESE
- Bachelors Degree required
- Masters Degree preferred
- An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Use WIDA standards and district ELD curriculum maps to plan and implement lessons with clear language objectives
- Provide required ELD services to identified ELs/DLLs and maintain an up-to-date schedule of services inEllevation(or other designated software)
- Develop and implement differentiated ELD lessons incorporating research-based instructional practices for different learning styles and various proficiency levels.
- Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds.
- Utilize data (ACCESS formative assessments etc.) and appropriate data systems to monitor English language development and identify any students who meet exit criteria
- Assist in the administration of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment
- Use technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom
- Participate in Student Study Team meetings for identified ELs/FELs/DLLs
- Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis via report cards and/or progress reports as required.
- Plans and implements lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned; and to use instructional technology appropriately and works with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology.
- Collaborates with colleagues students and or families on a regular basis.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures to ensure a productive learning environment.
- Other duties as assigned by principal/supervisor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- As negotiated with Lynn School Committee andLynn Teachers Union.
- 180 days per year
- Teacher Salary Estimator
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).
AllMUSTbe completedPRIORto the start of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
It 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
