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School Year 25/26 Secondary TV Media/Technology Teacher

Lynn Public Schools
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Secondary TV Media/Technology Teacher

 

 

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. 

 

 

JOB DETAILS 

The TV Media/Technology teacher provides project-based learning experiences to high school students. Participants develop creative, technical, and communication skills as they produce documentary and dramatic videos, public service announcements, sports telecasts, and other media projects. The educator develops and implements media production programming, beginner level to advanced level, including writing curriculum, as well as teaching and instructing students on media production.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Visual Arts or Theater 5-12
  • SEI Endorsement 
  • Additional content area licensure is encouraged 
  • Licensure requirements and validity are subject to change at the discretion of DESE 
  • An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism, and bias, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults
  • Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

 

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides learning experiences in Video/TV/Film, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning and involvement. Monitors students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate
  • Teaches the skills, knowledge, and techniques needed to produce documentary and dramatic videos, public service announcements, sports telecasts, and other media projects
  • Promotes varied instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies available to teachers, to increase student learning, involvement, and confidence to learn. Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to, the diversity among individuals and strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning
  • Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re-certification
  • Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building, and school district, attending all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed
  • Other duties, as assigned.

 

 

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

 

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 of1964, 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