TEACHER-MIDDLE SCHOOL-SCIENCE

Lawrence Public Schools • Lawrence, MA

84d • $56,415 - $84,063

About The Position

Oliver Middle School is seeking exceptional Middle School Science teachers to join our team who possess a growth mindset, value collaboration and continuous feedback, are passionate about their content, and have an unwavering belief that all students are capable of meeting rigorous academic expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Valid Massachusetts teaching license in Mathematics (Grades 5-8) 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
• Strong content knowledge in middle school Science
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility to be a strong, positive force daily in their classroom-consistently and thoughtfully motivate students to work hard and want to learn
• Design, implement, and collaborate around 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 and 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
• Build trusting relationships with students and families in an advisory setting of up to 14 students, while also supporting students' understanding of Spark's core values: Seeking Justice, Perseverance, Active Living, Reason, and Kindness
• Other responsibilities as needed and assigned by administration

Benefits

• Salary in Accordance with the Lawrence Teachers' Union Contract ($56,415-$84,063)

What This Job Offers

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