What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY25-26 Physical Education Teacher- Lawrence High School position at Lawrence High School?
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Lawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or career ready. We achieve this by providing a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills, accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders.
Position Summary:
The Physical Education Teacher is a cornerstone of Lawrence Public Schools. As a Physical Education, your area of expertise will be used to enrich the academic lives of the students of the Upper School Academy.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
•Take responsibility to be a strong, positive force daily in their classroom - consistently and thoughtfully motivate students to work hard and want to learn.
•Design, implement, and collaborate around high-quality shared curricula that incorporate research-based strategies to help students master Massachusetts and Common Core standards.
•Motivate students to reach high achievement by setting class-wide and individual goals and provide specific and actionable feedback to students on their progress towards academic goals.
•Build supportive working relationships with fellow teachers, associate teachers, and staff, and provide regular feedback to help develop associate teachers.
•Other responsibilities as needed and assigned by administration.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Prior experience teaching physical education preferred.
• Ability to implement a safe, purposeful classroom environment that prioritizes learning for all students.
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers, instructional leaders, and partners to ensure instruction is meeting the needs of all students.
Qualifications & Requirements:
• Massachusetts Teacher Certification in appropriate area.
• Proficient in English.
•Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $56,415 - $84,063