Elementary Reading Specialist

and the job listing Expires on March 13, 2026

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
• 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 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.

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.

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

• 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…