ESL TEACHER

About the role

Welcome to Lawrence Public Schools. We are committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or career ready. Our efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders.

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 providing specific and actionable feedback on their progress
• Build supportive working relationships with fellow teachers, associate teachers, and staff, and provide regular feedback to help develop associate teachers
• Engage in weekly professional development and intensive coaching with administration and colleagues, embracing a growth mindset to actively improve instruction, curriculum, and classroom management
• Wholeheartedly embrace school-wide systems to ensure consistency within the school learning community, including writing practices, annotation strategies, and behavior expectations
• Use the school-wide behavior system to establish strong classroom culture, consistent routines, and high expectations to maximize learning time
• Build trusting relationships with students and families in an advisory setting of up to 14 students, while also supporting students' understanding of Spark's core values: Seeking Justice, Perseverance, Active Living, Reason, and Kindness
• Other responsibilities as needed and assigned by administration

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong content knowledge in middle school ESL
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging, standards-based lessons
• Effective data analysis skills to inform instruction and intervention
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching
• Classroom management expertise and ability to build a positive learning environment
• Willingness to collaborate and contribute to a team-oriented culture
• Openness to receiving and applying feedback to grow professionally
• Familiarity with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core standards

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Valid Massachusetts teaching license in ESL (Grades 5-8) or eligibility to obtain licensure SEI endorsement or willingness to obtain
• Minimum of 1-2 years teaching experience preferred, especially in urban public schools
• Experience working with diverse learners, including English Language Learners
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus

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.

Pay Range

Salary in Accordance with the Lawrence Teachers' Union Contract ($56,415-$84,063)

Non-Discrimination Statement

Lawrence Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a workplace and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in investigations. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.

Position

384414001

Location

SPARK ACADEMY

Posting End

08/01/2026

MAXIMUM SALARY

$96,114.00