SY 2025-2026 ESL TEACHER - RISE ACADEMY

Lawrence Public Schools • Lawrence, MA

126d • $56,415 - $84,063

About The Position

RISE is an alternative high school within Lawrence Public Schools that works with at-risk and proven risk students in a trauma sensitive, supportive environment. We are seeking an ESL teacher to do the following: Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English that meet state and federal standards. Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the district's/school's instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets. Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies. Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area. Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition. Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress. Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies. Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students. Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement. Oversee assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day, as needed. Understand and apply effective strategies for intervention and differentiation in the classroom, including serving English language learners and students with individualized education plans (IEPs). Embed opportunities for student critical-thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, as well as use of technology and digital media, into all lesson and unit plans. Integrate reading and writing into every class taught, every day. Maintain strong classroom management and hold students accountable for upholding school rules, student-developed norms, and classroom expectations. Serve as an advisor to a group of 12 to 15 multi-age students who you meet with daily and to whom you provide support. Develop a sense of community within the advisory group and implement any advisory curriculum. Mentor and support these students' development of academic, social, health, and parenting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts ESL teaching license (5-12).
• SEI Endorsement required.
• Experience teaching English Language Learners in urban public-school settings strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English that meets state and federal standards.
• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the district's/school's instructional program.
• Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies.
• Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen.
• Administer academic and language assessments for evaluating student progress.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth.
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment.
• Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies.
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
• Oversee assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Understand and apply effective strategies for intervention and differentiation.
• Embed opportunities for student critical-thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.
• Integrate reading and writing into every class taught.
• Maintain strong classroom management.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of 12 to 15 multi-age students.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees