School Year 24/25 Elementary Instructional Technology Teacher- Itinerant
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Elementary Instructional Technology Teacher- Itinerant

*This is a long-term substitute assignment for School Year 2024-2025.

Lynn Public Schools is guided by its mission, vision, and core values.

Mission - The Lynn Public Schools commits to providing our students with a safe inclusive learning environment that inspires and promotes individual academic and personal growth.

Vision - Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to supporting the intellectual, vocational, academic and social-emotional success of all of our students. We create equitable conditions for all students to thrive in a global society. With a focus on equity, excellence, and innovation, the district serves 17,193 students across 28 schools.

Core Values - The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and connected world. In our partnered effort to prepare students for this world, we are equally committed to:

• Inclusiveness
• Shared responsibility
• Collaborative relationships
• High expectations
• Inspiring life-long learning

JOB DETAILS

The Instructional Technology position is multifaceted and includes teaching as well as coteaching. This teacher will model creative problem solving, critical thinking and flexibility necessary for success in our diverse and changing world. This position includes using the Microsoft Office 365 Suite to teach computer, technology, keyboarding and coding skills to students in grades PK-5. The teacher will collaborate with teachers and building leaders to effectively integrate technology in instruction across all content areas as well as developing best practices in technology usage. In conjunction with the Curriculum Office, this teacher will develop and implement staff development in the area of technology. LPS is committed to using innovation instruction and integrated technology to equip our students and teachers with the skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century.

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/Computer Science, PreK-6
• 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

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remain up-to-date regarding curriculum content and advancements in technology.
• Develop and implement technology lessons at each grade level (PK – 5).
• 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. 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.