School Year 26/27 Elementary Art Teacher- Itinerant

School Year 26/27 Elementary Art Teacher•Itinerant Lynn Public Schools Lynn Public Schools•Lynn, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Lynn Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5714858

Application Deadline:

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

Re-Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description Elementary Art Teacher•Itinerant 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Visual Arts, Pre K•8 Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree preferred. SEI Endorsement preferred 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

JOB DETAILS

Art teachers must possess knowledge of child growth and development and especially of characteristics of students/children in the age group assigned. Art teachers should be aware of current trends, research and best practices related to reading instruction.

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 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 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