ANTICIPATED TEACHER- MATH

Job Title: Math Teacher - SY 26-27 Location: Leahy Middle School, Lawrence Public Schools Job Type: Full-time non-exempt salaried, 183 days (LTU) Position Summary Leahy Middle School is seeking exceptional Math teachers who bring a growth mindset, value collaboration and continuous feedback, are passionate about their content, and believe all students can meet rigorous academic expectations. Responsibilities Take responsibility to be a strong, positive force daily in the classroom, consistently and thoughtfully motivating students 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 providing specific, actionable feedback. Build supportive working relationships with fellow teachers, associate teachers, and staff, and provide regular feedback to develop associate teachers. Engage in weekly professional development and intensive coaching with administration and colleagues, embracing a growth mindset to 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. Perform other responsibilities as needed and assigned by administration. Qualifications Strong content knowledge in middle school mathematics. 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 professional feedback. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, families, and colleagues. Familiarity with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core standards. Experience & Requirements Bachelor's degree in Education or a 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. Bilingual Spanish/English a plus. Benefits & Compensation Pay Range: Varies dependent on years of experience and current teacher CBA. Maximum Salary: $93,358.00 Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Statement Lawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Lawrence Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in investigations. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lawrence Public Schools