Upper School Chemistry Teacher (Gr. 11-12)

LHS Upper School is in search of a certified physics teacher. This position uses the College Board Pre-AP Chemistry curriculum and is a combination of content knowledge and laboratory skills (collecting and analyzing data). This engaging and rigorous curriculum prepares students for college and career, while bringing joy and excitement to their learning. This is a collaborative position, where science teachers work together to build/analyze data/revise their curriculum and instructional knowledge as a team. This position provides room for career growth, community partnerships, and leadership opportunities. Initial onboarding and training will be provided prior to entering the classroom. 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 of rigorously planned high school Science– may include but not limited to Chemistry and/or Physics and possible Advanced Placement courses - 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 team. - Collaborate with Special Education and ESL teachers to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students - 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: - 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. - Willing to improve practice by taking and implementing frequent feedback - Humility and a good sense of humor Massachusetts Teacher Certification in appropriate area Proficient in English Bilingual Preferred

Salary : $54,244 - $80,829