TEACHER - MATH
Lawrence Public Schools · Lawrence, MA · 6 days ago
Education$56k–$84k/yrFull-time
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
- 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, while also supporting students' understanding of Frost's core values: Seeking Justice, Perseverance, Active Living, Reason, and Kindness
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required; Master's degree preferred
- Valid Massachusetts teaching license in Mathematics (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