School Year 24/25 Instructional Technology Teacher

About LPS

Lynn is a seaside urban district located on Boston's north shore. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, downtown cultural district, and public parks and open spaces, which include the oceanfront Lynn Shore Reservation and Lynn Woods Reservation. Home to an international population, Lynn Public Schools services almost 17,000 students across 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 comprehensive high schools, 1 vocational school, and 1 alternative junior/senior high school. We are a linguistically-rich community with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages.

LPS Vision and Core Values

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all of our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

The Lynn Public Schools 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. LPS Strategic Plan

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Instructional Technology (all levels), Instructional Technology Specialist, and/or Library Media Specialist and/or

Digital Literacy 5-12 and/or Technical Engineering 5-12

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree preferred.

• SEI Endorsement

• Strong district lens regarding EL, curriculum, and equity

• 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

• Experience in an urban district/setting preferred

• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice

We encourage you to apply or reach out for more information if you meet some of the qualifications above. The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and connected world. We are committed to hiring educators that represent diversity of race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, religion and gender.

Job Details

The Instructional Technology Teacher will teach digital literacy, computer applications, introduction to programming, web design and computer technology to students in grades 6-8. The Teacher will need to adapt existing curriculum to provide rigorous, motivating and relevant instruction to a broad range of students. The Teacher will be expected to leverage industry and academic connections to provide students with enriching opportunities inside and outside of classes.

SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Remain up-to-date regarding curriculum content and advancements in technology.

• Develop and implement technology lessons at each grade level (6-8).

• Plan collaboratively to implement innovative technology lessons across content areas to be cotaught.

• Develop and implement professional development.

• Maintain technology inventory in classrooms, computer labs, and mobile labs.

• Ensure computer equipment in the building is functioning properly or request support from HelpDesk in a timely manner.

• Be part of the team working with educators and other specialists in the area of technology integration.

• Encourage creativity in students.

• Support teachers in gaining independence in troubleshooting technology problems.

• Identify varying teaching methods for students who learn differently.

• Other duties as assigned

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 discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed/religion, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, marital status, homelessness, 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.151C.