School Year 25/26 CIT

Curriculum and Instruction Teacher(CIT)

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn 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 citys 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 17000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 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 Schools 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in a core subject: English Math Social Studies/History Science or Special Education
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university; Masters Degree preferred.
• SEI Endorsement
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers support staff and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Urban experience preferred
• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice

Job Details

The (CIT) is a teacher leader who promotes student and teacher growth in learning. The CIT coordinates with medical and mental health providers to transition students in and out of the program. The CIT works collaboratively with teachers to implement a quality research-based reading program that can be differentiated for student needs.

PEFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and implementing standards-based lesson planning with clear objectives
• Modeling and coaching effective teaching strategies and techniques
• Providing appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds
• Using a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and needs
• Designing and demonstrating differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Using a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward mastery of grade-level standards and to modify further instruction
• Assessing levels of student achievement effectively analyze data and prescribe actions for improvement
• Providing a motivating and stimulating safe and supportive learning environment
• Adapting lessons for individual small group and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students
• Integrating technology in the planning and delivery of instruction
• Communicating orally and in writing with students parents and others
• Working collaboratively and cooperatively with teachers in planning instruction to meet the needs of a diverse population of learners
• Participating in school-wide professional development activities
• Attending Professional Learning Time meetings
• Performing duties as requested by principals
• Communicating high standards and expectations for all students

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: TheCity of Lynnoffers 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).

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.