English Dual Language Grade 3 Teacher (SY 2025-2026)

English Dual Language Grade 3 Teacher (SY 2025-2026)

Compañeros Spanish-English Dual Language Program

Lynn Public Schools seeks an English Dual Language grade 3 teacher who 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 3rd grade, students will spend 50% of their day with the Spanish Dual Language teacher 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). The English Dual Language teacher will provide English Language Development and English Language Arts to all students for the other 50% of the day. The English Dual Language teacher will spend 50% of the day with each homeroom providing instruction in English Language Arts, including English literacy skills, as well as science and social studies instruction. 

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 2025 for 3rd grade. The Lynn Public Schools continues to strive for the success of all students by focusing on the district’s core values of collaborative relationships, high expectations, inclusiveness, inspiring life-long learning, and shared responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) license in elementary education (grades 1-5) and ESL (pre-K to 6th grade).
• Willingness to participate in district and school-based dual language professional development 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 elementary school students, and 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 RESPONSBIILITIES:

• Teach 3rd grade students in English, including literacy, English language arts, 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 partners 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 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.