TEACHER - SCIENCE GR 7 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. We achieve this by providing a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills, accompanied by a comprehensive system of support.

About the role

Wetherbee School is seeking an exceptional Grade 7 Science 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 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 provide 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 management.
• Wholeheartedly embrace school-wide systems to ensure consistency within the school learning community, including smooth transitions between classes and grades (e.g., school-wide writing practices, annotation strategies, behavior systems).
• Use the school-wide behavior system to establish strong classroom culture, consistent routines, and high expectations for students, ensuring uniform culture throughout the school to minimize wasted learning time.
• Teach all subject areas in a self-contained classroom.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed and assigned by administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Active Massachusetts Teacher Certification with SEI Endorsement.
• Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL preferred.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.
• Proficient in English; bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Experience in urban education.

Skills

• Strong team player and problem solver.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliable and resilient.
• Ability to recognize and support the academic and social/emotional needs of each child.
• Ability to create and effectively manage a positive classroom culture.
• Familiarity with Restorative Justice Practices and other student-centered social-emotional approaches.
• Familiarity with Wonders ELA, Eureka Math, Inspire Science, and Impact Social Studies curriculum programs.

Pay

$61,788 to $96,114 based on experience and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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