Teacher, Science Gr 6

Lowell Public Schools; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell Public Schools is seeking a dedicated teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Responsibilities include effective planning, monitoring student understanding, communicating goals, and creating an inclusive classroom environment. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Massachusetts teaching certification.

Qualifications

• Certification valid for service as a teacher in Massachusetts.
• Experience with appropriate age group required.

Responsibilities

• Plan instruction and assessment effectively.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Monitor and adjust instructional strategies.

Skills

Effective Planning

Student Assessment

Classroom Management

Diversity Awareness

Cooperation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

SEI Endorsement/ESL Licensure (preferred)

Job description

FOR INTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICANTS ONLY UNTIL May 31, 2025 ____ after May 31, 2025 the posting is open to external candidates, including our long-term substitutes and our other qualified employees

LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS

REPORTS TO: Principal of Record

EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: start of the 2025-2026 school year

Performance Responsibilities

• Remain up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Plan instruction effectively.
• Plan assessment of student learning effectively.
• Monitor students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials or assessments when appropriate.
• Create an environment that is positive for student learning and involvement.
• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect and safety.
• Make learning goals clear to students.
• Use appropriate instruction techniques.
• Use appropriate questioning techniques
• Evaluate, try innovative approaches and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence in ability to learn.
• Communicate learning goals and high standards and expectations to students.
• Promote confidence and perseverance in the student that stimulate increased personal student responsibility for achieving the goals of the curriculum.
• Strive to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.
• Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.
• Be constructive and cooperative in interactions with parents and receptive to their contributions.
• Share responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district.
• Be a reflective and continuous learner.
• Comply with School Committee policies, contractual agreements, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, administrators and other school personnel.
  
  

Requirements

• Salary per years of experience and education level pursuant to pay schedule within Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Certification valid for service as a teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• SEI endorsement/ESL licensure preferred
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience with appropriate age group.