HISTORY TEACHER - SY 26-27

About the role

Spark Academy 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach 6 sections of History, may include World History, Civics and Citizenship, or Intervention/Acceleration courses
• Work collaboratively to align curriculum to the rigor of the MA Curriculum Frameworks
• Use data from formative and summative assessments to inform instruction
• Collaborate with the teachers in the History department to align instruction to LHS priorities and to participate in data inquiry around student achievement and progress
• Participate in showcasing instructional and student work samples
• Participate in weekly/ biweekly instructional coaching sessions to improve instructional practices
• Communicate weekly with students and families around academic and behavioral progress
• Meet 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 students
• Act as advisor to a group of 8-15 students

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Driving desire to disrupt inequity and improve outcomes for all students
• Commitment to the academic and personal success of Lawrence Public Schools' students and families
• 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
• Will to improve practice by taking and implementing frequent feedback

Qualifications & Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred; appropriate Massachusetts DESE licensure required-this includes a passing score on the Communication and Literacy - Skills test and a passing score on the relevant subject matter knowledge test(s)
• Teachers should hold an SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) endorsement or be willing to get one within the first year of teaching
• A minimum of two years teaching experience in a school setting serving a similar demographic preferred, but not required
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required