TEACHER - PHYSICS - SY 26-27

Reports to: Principal
Location: Abbott Lawrence Academy
Job Type: Full-time non-exempt salaried position (183 days)

About the role

Abbott Lawrence Academy is seeking an exceptional Physics Teacher to join our team. We value educators who possess a growth mindset, thrive on collaboration and continuous feedback, are passionate about their content, and have an unwavering belief that all students are capable of meeting rigorous academic expectations. Our mission is to ensure 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.

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 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, 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.
• 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 Physics (Grades 8-12) 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 physics.
• 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: $61,788 - $94,614.