TEACHER ELEMENTARY SY 26 -27
Lawrence Public Schools · Lawrence, MA · 1 wk ago
Education$60k–$87k/yrFull-time
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
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