Secondary Math Teacher- Long-term Substitute

Secondary Math Teacher
- Long-term Substitute Job Description

Secondary Math Teacher

This is a long-term substitute assignment starting January 2026 through June 2026.

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 Lynn Shore Reservation and Lynn Woods Reservation. 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
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values emphasize fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all students and working to help students thrive, advance, and impact the broader community.

LPS Core Values:
Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to an inclusive environment that honors diversity and supports the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in the specific subject area(s):
  Math 5-12
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Additional content area licensure is encouraged
• Licensure requirements and validity are subject to change at the discretion of DESE
• 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
• Understanding of institutional and structural racism, and bias, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
• Ability to meet the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice

Lynn English High School is looking for Mathematics teachers to be a part of its community. The candidate will have experience with lesson planning, assessing, using data to direct instruction, and providing students with regular feedback about their progress toward learning goals. The district curriculum is based on the MA Curriculum Frameworks, and the teacher will plan standards-based lessons and follow the district’s curriculum map.

Specific job details, including grade level, course, and class organization, will be shared by the principal.

• Planning and implementing standards-based lessons with clear objectives
• Providing appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from diverse backgrounds
• Designing and demonstrating differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students (including modifications for Special Education and English Learner Education)
• Using formal and informal assessments to measure progress toward mastery and modify instruction accordingly
• Maintaining a motivating, safe, and supportive learning environment
• Adapting math lessons for individual, small group, and remedial instruction
• Developing and maintaining pupil-teacher relationships conducive to learning
• Maintaining a growth mindset and high expectations for student achievement
• Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior
• Participating in school-wide and department-wide professional development
• Collaborating with colleagues on curriculum, lesson design, and assessments
• Using computers and other technology to support student learning

• As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union
• 180 days per year
• Salary as negotiated

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), 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.

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in 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,…