Spanish Generalist

Spanish Generalist

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 and 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.

Dual Language Program

Job Details

The Spanish Generalist is a teacher leader within the Dual Language Program who provides targeted Spanish literacy instruction and intervention to students while also supporting teachers in the implementation of high-quality biliteracy instruction. This role combines the responsibilities of a reading specialist and dual language educator to strengthen Spanish literacy outcomes, bilingualism, biliteracy, and culturally responsive instruction across the school community.

The Spanish Generalist works collaboratively with classroom teachers, interventionists, instructional leaders, and dual language teams to support the development of strong Spanish literacy practices aligned to dual language philosophy and research-based instructional approaches. The position includes direct service to students through small group instruction, intervention, assessment, and progress monitoring, while also building teacher capacity through co-planning, and professional development.

The Spanish Generalist must possess deep knowledge of Spanish literacy development, second language acquisition, culturally and linguistically sustaining practices, and dual language pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Elementary Education
• Bilingual Endorsement required
• Bilingual fluency and high levels of academic literacy in both Spanish and English
• Demonstrated understanding of dual language philosophy, biliteracy development, and second language acquisition
• Experience supporting multilingual learners and students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Strong knowledge of Spanish literacy instruction
• Experience using literacy assessments and student data to inform instruction and intervention
• Ability to model effective instructional practices for teachers in Spanish
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience in urban school settings preferred
• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
• Master's Degree preferred
• Willingness to participate in district and school-based dual language professional development

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide direct Spanish literacy instruction and intervention to individual students and small groups
• Support the development of biliteracy skills through targeted instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish
• Administer literacy and language assessments and analyze student data to inform instruction and intervention planning
• Monitor student progress and collaborate with teachers and instructional leaders to determine next instructional steps
• Communicate high standards and expectations for all students
• Model effective Spanish literacy and dual language instructional practices in classrooms
• Support teachers in planning and implementing standards-based Spanish literacy instruction
• Facilitate co-planning, co-teaching, and reflective instructional conversations with teachers
• Assist in building consistency and alignment of Spanish literacy instruction across grade levels
• Participate in and support school-wide professional development related to literacy, language acquisition, and dual language programming
• Serve as an active member of the dual language leadership team and collaborate on program development and implementation
• Support the implementation of district curriculum, instructional initiatives, and dual language program goals
• Maintain ongoing communication with families regarding student growth and progress when appropriate
• Perform duties as assigned by the principal

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 or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, 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, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected 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.