School Year 2627 Spanish Dual Language Grade 1 Teacher

Spanish Dual Language Grade1 Teacher

Compañeros Spanish-English Dual Language Program

Lynn Public Schools seeks aSpanish Dual Language grade1 teacherwho is committed to and passionate about developing bilingualism and biliteracy building socio-cultural competence and transforming and improving educational outcomes for all students

The Compañeros dual language program opened in September 2020 at Harrington Elementary School and expanded to Connery Elementary School in September 2022. Teachers hired will have the unique experience of participating in the planning and program design in the Spring and Summer of 2024 helping to build the foundation of dual language in the Lynn Public Schools for years to come.

In first grade students will spend 70% of their day learning all content areas in Spanish (Spanish language arts math social studies and science) and using all four language domains (reading writing speaking and listening). Teachers will also integrate cultural traditions customs and history from around the Spanish-speaking world in developmentally appropriate ways. English Language Development and English Language Arts will be provided to all students by the English Dual Language teacher for the other 30% of the day.

We are committed to supporting each team of teachers with the appropriate professional development curriculum resources and strategy implementation for dual language programming beginning in Spring 2024 for second grade. The Lynn Public Schools continues to strive for the success of all students by focusing on the districts core values of collaborative relationships high expectations inclusiveness inspiring life-long learning and shared responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid license from theMassachusetts Department of Elementary and SecondaryEducationEarly Childhood PreK-2 or Elementary Grades 1-6
• 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

PERFORMANCE 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 theLynn Teachers Union (LTU).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• As negotiated with Lynn School Committee andLynn 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 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 Lynnfor 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).

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.

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