TEACHER- MATH - 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 21st-century skills, accompanied by comprehensive support.

About the role

Frost Middle School is seeking an exceptional Sixth Grade Math teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate possesses a growth mindset, values collaboration and continuous feedback, is passionate about their content, and has an unwavering belief that all students are capable of meeting rigorous academic expectations.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility to be a strong, positive force daily in the classroom by consistently and thoughtfully motivating students to work hard and want to learn.
• Design, implement, and collaborate on high-quality shared curricula incorporating 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, 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.
• Wholeheartedly embrace school-wide systems to ensure consistency within the school learning community, including writing practices, annotation strategies, and behavior expectations.
• 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 supporting students' understanding of Frost's core values: Seeking Justice, Perseverance, Active Living, Reason, and Kindness.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed and assigned by administration.

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.

Skills

• Strong content knowledge in middle school mathematics.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging, standards-based lessons.
• Effective data analysis skills to inform instruction and intervention.
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching.
• Classroom management expertise and ability to build a positive learning environment.
• Willingness to collaborate and contribute to a team-oriented culture.
• Openness to receiving and applying feedback to grow professionally.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, families, and colleagues.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core standards.

Pay

Salary in accordance with the Lawrence Teachers' Union Contract: $56,415–$84,063.

Schedule

This is a full-time non-exempt salaried position.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.