Director of Lowell Teacher Academy

Lowell Public School District•Lowell, MA

About The Position

LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS Director of Lowell Teacher Academy EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: 2026-2027 School Year PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs the administration and coordination of the Lowell Teacher Academy including induction and mentoring courses. Organize and facilitate two-day New Teacher Orientation in August. Organize and facilitate one-day New Paraprofessional Orientation to be held over the summer vacation period. Organize and facilitate LTA New Teacher/Mentor Celebration in May. Participate in meetings with Middlesex Community College and LTA in managing Pathways to Professional Development venture, i.e. offering associate’s degree to LPSD employees. Develops a strategic plan to mentor teachers on track for licensure, (Emergency, Provisional, Initial and/or Professional), license extension, advancement, and/or renewal. Ensures clear and effective communication to teachers and administrators regarding the induction and mentoring programs and needs of new teachers. Conduct a Mentor Seminar once a month, developing themes such as culturally responsive pedagogy, student engagement, etc. Prepare and teach the LTA Mentor Course: “Mentoring in a Community of Learners.” Organize and facilitate meetings with course instructors concerning FSU and LTA policies and expectations. Provide surveys to instructors to administer to their students. Collect and analyze survey data responses and provide feedback to instructors. Organize and monitor a schedule for course offerings per calendar school year. Coordinate registration of courses with instructors through FSU. Visit schools to meet with administrators, mentors, mentees concerning different aspects of the LTA. Manage Induction Program assistants to ensure mentees are meeting DESE program requirements. Prepare requests for stipends for mentors to be paid in December and May. Prepare requests for Awards for qualifying mentees to be paid in December. Prepare requests for stipends for workshop presenters; course instructors; coordinators. Provide resources to mentors, mentees, and coordinators. Plan and organize meetings as necessary in order to support the needs of the LTA. Support all program needs for the LTA. Other duties as assigned by the superintendent/senior leadership.

Requirements

A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Holds a valid/active Professional license in the Commonwealth of MA.
At least five years of successful teaching experience in Lowell.
Experience leading meetings, workshops and/or courses for teachers.
Skilled in teaching adult learners.
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Evidence of being a life-long learner with enthusiasm and passion for learning and teaching.
Skilled in the use of computers and knowledgeable in the application of educational technologies.
Flexible.
Ability to adapt to fluctuating, fluid situations.

Nice To Haves

Five years or more of mentoring experience in Lowell is preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs the administration and coordination of the Lowell Teacher Academy including induction and mentoring courses.
Organize and facilitate two-day New Teacher Orientation in August.
Organize and facilitate one-day New Paraprofessional Orientation to be held over the summer vacation period.
Organize and facilitate LTA New Teacher/Mentor Celebration in May.
Participate in meetings with Middlesex Community College and LTA in managing Pathways to Professional Development venture, i.e. offering associate’s degree to LPSD employees.
Develops a strategic plan to mentor teachers on track for licensure, (Emergency, Provisional, Initial and/or Professional), license extension, advancement, and/or renewal.
Ensures clear and effective communication to teachers and administrators regarding the induction and mentoring programs and needs of new teachers.
Conduct a Mentor Seminar once a month, developing themes such as culturally responsive pedagogy, student engagement, etc.
Prepare and teach the LTA Mentor Course: “Mentoring in a Community of Learners.”
Organize and facilitate meetings with course instructors concerning FSU and LTA policies and expectations.
Provide surveys to instructors to administer to their students.
Collect and analyze survey data responses and provide feedback to instructors.
Organize and monitor a schedule for course offerings per calendar school year.
Coordinate registration of courses with instructors through FSU.
Visit schools to meet with administrators, mentors, mentees concerning different aspects of the LTA.
Manage Induction Program assistants to ensure mentees are meeting DESE program requirements.
Prepare requests for stipends for mentors to be paid in December and May.
Prepare requests for Awards for qualifying mentees to be paid in December.
Prepare requests for stipends for workshop presenters; course instructors; coordinators.
Provide resources to mentors, mentees, and coordinators.
Plan and organize meetings as necessary in order to support the needs of the LTA.
Support all program needs for the LTA.
Other duties as assigned by the superintendent/senior leadership.