Job Description:Organization: Lawrence Public SchoolsJob Title: Health Teacher (SY 2024-2025)Location: Lawrence High School 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:Work collaboratively to align curriculum to the rigor of the MA Curriculum FrameworksImplement common assessments that measure progress towards academic standardsUse data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructionMeet weekly with a grade-level content team and an interdisciplinary cohort.Collaborate with Special Education and ESL teachers to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all studentsParticipate in biweekly instructional coaching sessions to improve instructional practices.Communicate weekly with students and families around academic and behavioral progress.Teaches knowledge and skills in health education utilizing course of study adopted by Lawrence High School that is in alignment with the Health and Physical Education Massachusetts state standards Continuously build professional knowledgeOrganize classroom systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learningDevelop and maintain lesson plans according to the Massachusetts state standards and the LHS Look-For ToolPrepare lesson plans for substitutesCommunicate with parents/guardians according to, but not limited, to the Massachusetts state standardsAttend and participate in all school staff meetings, Parent/Teacher meetings, and other school-based meetings and activitiesAttend professional development training throughout and beyond the school year Demonstrate support and knowledge of school's goals and missionIs detail oriented when tracking students' grades, attendance, and other student dataWork with the Principal and Assistant Principal to ensure teaching methods are directed towards meeting and surpassing the standardsPerform assigned dutiesDesired Skills and Characteristics of a LHS teacher:Driving desire to disrupt inequity and improve outcomes for all studentsCommitment to the academic and personal success of Lawrence Public Schools’ students and familiesProven experience supporting English Language LearnersAbility to take initiative and succeed in a fast-paced school environment while remaining calm and focused when faced with unexpected challengesDemonstrated 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 feedbackHumility and a good sense of humor