About Lawrence Public Schools: Lawrence Public Schools is an urban district serving more than 13,000 students, the majority of whom are economically disadvantaged. More than 70% of our students speak a language other than English as their first language. We are committed to ensuring that our students, who have for too long been underserved, are provided with a high-quality, free, public education at their local district schools. Skills and Characteristics: A successful candidate should possess the following skills and attributes:•Passionate belief that every student can succeed;•Commitment to the academic and personal success of Lawrence Public Schools students and families;•Proven history of successful collaboration; •Capacity to build relationships on an academic, social and emotional level with students and families;•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. Qualifications:•Master’s Degree; •Valid Massachusetts Counseling License for the appropriate grade level and subject area; experience preferred. •Deep understanding of RETELL obligations and ability to meet SEI requirements for MA educators; and•Current Authorization to work in the United States.Salary and benefits in accordance with the Lawrence Teachers Union contract and LPS policy.