TEACHER-ELEMENTARY - SY 26-27

Position Summary

Lawrence Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Elementary Teacher for Leahy Elementary School. At LES, we are committed to creating a school community that centers equity, inclusion, and empowerment. Teachers at LES collaborate through a co-teaching model and receive consistent, embedded professional development to ensure all students receive meaningful, rigorous instruction in both academics and social-emotional learning. The ideal candidate is reflective, student-centered, collaborative, and passionate about growing as a professional in service of student success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain daily classroom design and instructional schedule
• Implement Core Knowledge ELA and Envisions Math with fidelity
• Tailor lesson plans to individual learners using formative assessment data
• Utilize Positive Behavior Interventions to support a positive classroom culture
• Arrange small group learning to meet diverse student needs
• Incorporate Zones of Regulation and SEL strategies into classroom routines
• Demonstrate a warm, engaging, and energetic presence
• Engage students in learning by planning and posing rigorous questions using Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels
• Use SEI strategies to support language learners
• Intentionally design lessons with collaborative student dialogue
• Utilize data to design targeted intervention and enrichment groups
• Participate in weekly PLCs, team meetings, and individual coaching cycles
• Engage with mission-aligned professional learning with a growth mindset
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date gradebooks
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice per year (Fall and Spring)
• Attend IEP, 504, and RtII meetings as needed
• Participate in family engagement events and outreach
• Foster strong home-school partnerships
• Complete Science of Reading training and apply learnings in practice
• Take on other duties as assigned by grade-level, department leaders, or the leadership team

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Effective classroom management and positive behavior systems
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, including differentiation
• Ability to analyze data and adjust instruction accordingly
• Familiarity with Science of Reading and SEL frameworks
• Willingness to participate in continuous professional growth
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Bilingual communication skills (highly valued)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts teaching license in the appropriate content area
• Demonstrated proficiency in English
• Experience or training in co-teaching models preferred
• Experience with or openness to restorative practices and SEL curriculum
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and adult learning
• Bilingual candidates highly encouraged to apply