Elementary Reading Specialist- Itinerant Long-term Substitute

Elementary Reading Specialist- Itinerant - Long-term Substitute

• This is a long-term substitute assignment until March 2026.

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 :

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.

JOB DETAILS

Reading Specialists work extensively with students toimprove specific reading skillsworking with the five components of readingincludingphonemic awarenessphonics vocabulary fluencyand comprehension teacherhelps students develop proficient reading skills that will contribute to their academic growth. Reading teachersprovide leadership coordination collaboration and innovation in reading Specialists must possess knowledge of child growth and development and especially of characteristics of students / children in the age group Specialists should beawareof current trends research and best practices related to reading instruction.

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BENEFITS : The City of Lynn offers 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).

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 sexualorientation gender identity sex stereotypes sex characteristics marital status familial statuspregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions race color national origin creed / religion ethnicity ancestry age genetic information active military / veteran status mental or physical disability specialneed proficiency in the English language or academic achievement or any other consideration madeunlawful 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 of1973 The Age Discrimination in Employment Act and M.G.L. Ch. 76 : 5 M.G.L. Ch.151 if and as when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools whether or not specified shallinclude traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture hair type hair length and protective hairstyles.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Early Childhood Education,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Special Education,Computer Literacy,Teaching,Cordova,Experience with Children,Toddler Care

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1