About This Position:Come join the team at GMS!This math teaching position is a part of the math and grade level team and will help to close the achievement gap by working with small groups, individuals, and the whole class to ensure that students are receiving standards-based and rigorous instruction, appropriate support, and necessary accommodations. This individual will report to the principal and will work closely with grade level teams, ESL educators, special education staff members, and the School Leadership Team.The math department at GMS utilizes Match Fishtank curriculum. Responsibilities:The Educator’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:•Teach, reinforce, remediate, and ensure mastery of academic content with individual students, small groups of students, and whole class(es) of students;•Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards and MA frameworks; •Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;•Use assessment data to refine curriculum and modify instructional practices;•Communicate effectively, consistently, and professionally with students, families, and colleagues;•Provide support, accommodations, and attention to all students;•Participate in curriculum and professional development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;•Ensure students are engaged and invested in the classroom, managing behavior and providing incentives;•Comply with school, district, and statewide policies and regulations;•Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards; and•Complete other duties as assigned.Skills and Characteristics: The Educator should possess the following skills and attributes:•Passionate belief in Lawrence Public Schools;•Commitment to the academic and personal success of Lawrence Public Schools students and families;•Proven history of successful collaboration; •Ability to take initiative and succeed in a fast-paced classroom/ school environment while remaining calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges; and•Demonstrated capacity to create and maintain a positive learning environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected and utilized.