School Year 26/27 Elementary Reading Specialist- Long-term Susbstitute

School Year 26/27 Elementary Reading Specialist- Long-term Susbstitute

Lynn Public Schools

Hood Elementary School - Lynn, Massachusetts

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Job Details

Job ID:5719537

Application Deadline:May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:May 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:To Be Determined

Job Description

Elementary Reading Specialist

*This is a long-term substitute assignment beginning September 2026 through February 2027.

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 city's 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 17,000 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 School's 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 to improve specific reading skills working with the five components of reading including phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension skills. This teacher helps students develop proficient reading skills that will contribute to their academic growth. Reading teachers provide leadership, coordination, collaboration, and innovation in reading instruction. Reading Specialists must possess knowledge of child growth and development and especially of characteristics of students/children in the age group assigned. Reading Specialists should be aware of current trends, research and best practices related to reading instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in the specific subject area(s): Reading Specialist, All Levels

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 urban district/setting preferred

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

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and implementing standards-based lesson planning with clear objectives

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

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

Modeling effective teaching strategies and techniques

Participating in school-wide professional development activities

Attending monthly reading teacher Professional Learning Time meetings

Performing duties as requested by principals

Communicating high standards and expectations for all students

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. 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, 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.

Position Type:Full-Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required