Elementary ESL/ELD Specialist-Itinerant

Lynn Public Schools; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Lynn Public Schools in Lynn, MA is seeking an Elementary ESL/ELD Specialist-Itinerant to support identified English learners across K-5. The role focuses on language development using WIDA standards and district ELD curricula, with collaboration across SEI/DL teams to ensure social and academic language growth.

The ideal candidate will hold MA DESE ESL PreK-6 licensure (SEI endorsement preferred) and bring experience with differentiated instruction and data-driven planning.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE ESL PreK-6 licensure required.
• SEI Endorsement and additional content licensure encouraged.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use WIDA standards and district ELD curriculum maps to plan and implement lessons with clear language objectives.
• Provide required ELD services to identified ELs/DLLs and maintain an up-to-date schedule of services in Ellevation (or other designated software)
• Develop and implement differentiated ELD lessons, incorporating research-based instructional practices for different learning styles and levels.
• Provide learning experiences for students from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Utilize data (ACCESS, formative assessments) to monitor language development and identify exit candidates.
• Assist in the administration of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment.
• Use technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom.
• Participate in Student Study Team meetings for identified ELs/FELs/DLLs.
• Assess progress of students via report cards and progress reports.
• Plan and implement lessons aligned to district and school objectives; integrate instructional technology.
• Collaborate with colleagues, students, and families regularly.
• Enforce classroom rules to create a productive learning environment.

Skills

WIDA standards knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Staff collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Education

Massachusetts DESE ESL PreK-6 license

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Ellevation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elementary ESL/ELD Specialist-Itinerant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5962648

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Elementary ELD Specialist-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 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.

JOB DETAILS

The Itinerant Elementary ELD (English Language Development) Specialist position (K-5) is a full-time teaching position that focuses on the English language development of identified English learners and/or Dual Language learners (DLLs) in DL programs in the Lynn Public Schools. The ELD teacher develops lessons using WIDA standards for various proficiency levels focusing on the four +1 domains of language (speaking, reading, writing, listening, and cross-linguistic connections). Elementary ELD teachers will collaborate with SEI/DL teachers to effectively support social/academic language development. ELD teachers will use WIDA standards, scaffolds to support language development, and data to develop and reflect on lessons to adequately support students at various proficiency levels. The majority of Itinerant Elementary ELD teachers are assigned to a single building. There are a small number of Itinerant ELD positions that may support two buildings based on EL enrollment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in ESL PreK-6
• SEI Endorsement as applicable
• Additional content area licensure is encouraged
• Licensure requirements and validity are subject to change at the discretion of DESE
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism, and bias, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use WIDA standards and district ELD curriculum maps to plan and implement lessons with clear language objectives
• Provide required ELD services to identified ELs/DLLs and maintain an up-to-date schedule of services in Ellevation (or other designated software)
• Develop and implement differentiated ELD lessons, incorporating research-based instructional practices for different learning styles and various proficiency levels.
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Utilize data (ACCESS, formative assessments, etc.) and appropriate data systems to monitor English language development and identify any students who meet exit criteria
• Assist in the administration of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment
• Use technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom
• Participate in Student Study Team meetings for identified ELs/FELs/DLLs
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis via report cards and/or progress reports, as required.
• Plans and implements lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned; and to use instructional technology appropriately and works with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and or families on a regular basis.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures to ensure a productive learning environment.
• Other duties as assigned by principal/supervisor

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).

AllMUSTbe completedPRIORto 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• April Reed , Executive Director of Human Resources
• 100 Bennett Street
• Lynn, Massachusetts 01905
• Phone: [phone] ext 3162
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]