Who Are We?

Lawrence Public Schools is an urban district, located 30 miles north of Boston, serving more than 13,000 students. 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 under-served, are provided with a high-quality, free, public education at their local, district schools.

Lawrence High School is seeking exceptional teachers to join our team who possess a growth mindset, value collaboration and continuous feedback, are passionate about their content, and have an unwavering belief that all students are capable of meeting rigorous academic expectations.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach 5 sections Dance

Work collaboratively to align curriculum to the rigor of the MA Curriculum Frameworks

Implement common assessments that measure progress towards academic standards

Use data from formative and summative assessments to inform instruction

Meet weekly with a grade-level content team and an interdisciplinary cohort.

Participate in biweekly instructional coaching sessions to improve instructional practices.

Communicate weekly with students and families around academic and behavioral progress.

Desired Skills and Characteristics of a LHS teacher:

Driving desire to disrupt inequity and improve outcomes for all students

Commitment to the academic and personal success of Lawrence Public Schools’ students and families

Proven experience supporting English Language Learners

Ability to take initiative and succeed in a fast-paced school environment while remaining calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges

Demonstrated capacity to create and maintain a positive learning environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected and utilized.

Will to improve practice by taking and implementing frequent feedback

Humility and a good sense of humor

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred; appropriate Massachusetts DESE licensure required-this includes a passing score on the Communication and Literacy - Skills test and a passing score on the relevant subject matter knowledge test(s). Teachers should hold an SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) endorsement; A minimum of two years teaching experience in a school setting serving a similar demographic preferred, but not required. Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Visual & Performing Arts

School type:

• Public school

Work Location: In person