TEACHER-ELEMENTARY - SY 26-27

Lawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that all students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or career ready through a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills.

About the role

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Preparation:
  • 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
• Classroom Environment:
  • 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
• Engaging Students in Learning:
  • Plan and pose rigorous questions using Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels
  • Use SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) strategies to support language learners
  • Intentionally design lessons with collaborative student dialogue
  • Utilize data to design targeted intervention and enrichment groups
• Professional Practice:
  • 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
  • Fulfill assigned lunch/recess, arrival, and dismissal duties
  • Uphold all school-wide policies and expectations
  • Take on other duties as assigned by grade-level, department leaders, or the leadership team

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.

Skills

• 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)

Pay

$61,788 - $94,614

Schedule

Full-Time, School-Year (183 Days)