TEACHER SPED MODERATE 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, supported by a comprehensive system of accountability.

About the role

The SPED MOD Teacher plays a key role in enriching the academic lives of students at Upper School Academy. This position involves designing and implementing high-quality curricula, motivating students, and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive influence in the classroom, consistently motivating students to engage and learn.
• Design, implement, and collaborate on research-based curricula aligned with Massachusetts and Common Core standards.
• Set class-wide and individual academic goals, providing actionable feedback to students on their progress.
• Build supportive relationships with teachers, associate teachers, and staff, offering feedback to develop associate teachers.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by administration.

Requirements

• Massachusetts Teacher Certification in the appropriate area.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency in English.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Skills

• Prior teaching experience in this area preferred.
• Ability to create a safe, purposeful classroom environment that prioritizes learning for all students.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with teachers, instructional leaders, and partners to meet student needs.

Pay

$59,988 – $86,585 per year.

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