**FOR INTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICANTS ONLY UNTIL April 27, 2024 ____ April 27, 2024 the posting is open to external candidates, including our long-term substitutes and our other qualified employees**

LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS

REPORTS TO: Principal of Record

EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: start of the 2024-2025 school year

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remain up to date regarding curriculum content.

• Plan instruction effectively.

• Plan assessment of student learning effectively.

• Monitor students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials or assessments when appropriate.

• Create an environment that is positive for student learning and involvement.

• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect and safety.

• Make learning goals clear to students.

• Use appropriate instruction techniques.

• Use appropriate questioning techniques

• Evaluate, try innovative approaches and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence in ability to learn.

• Communicate learning goals and high standards and expectations to students.

• Promote confidence and perseverance in the student that stimulate increased personal student responsibility for achieving the goals of the curriculum.

• Strive to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.

• Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.

• Be constructive and cooperative in interactions with parents and receptive to their contributions.

• Share responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district.

• Be a reflective and continuous learner.

• Comply with School Committee policies, contractual agreements, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Work cooperatively with colleagues, administrators and other school personnel.

REQUIREMENTS

• Salary per years of experience and education level pursuant to pay schedule within Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Certification valid for service as a teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• SEI endorsement/ESL licensure preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Experience with appropriate age group.