TEACHER SPED MOD - SY 26-27

Lawrence Public Schools; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Public Schools is seeking a SPED MOD Teacher for Leahy Elementary School to support diverse learners in a standards-based program aligned to Massachusetts and Common Core standards.

The role requires MA Teacher Certification, a Bachelor's degree, and English proficiency; Spanish bilingual abilities are preferred. This is a full-time, non-exempt salaried position within a district committed to equity and high expectations.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Teacher Certification in appropriate area.
• Proficient in English.
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Motivate students to work hard and learn.
• Design, implement, and share curricula aligned to MA and Common Core standards.
• Motivate students to reach high achievement by setting goals and giving feedback on progress.
• Build supportive relationships with fellow teachers and staff, and provide feedback to develop associate teachers.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Prior experience teaching in this area preferred.
• Ability to implement a safe, purposeful classroom environment that prioritizes learning for all students.
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers, instructional leaders, and partners to ensure instruction meets all needs.

Skills

Prior teaching experience

Safe classroom environment

Collaboration

Spanish language

Education

Massachusetts Teacher Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Title: SPED MOD Teacher - SY 26-27 Department: Teachers Reports to: Principal Location: Leahy Elementary School Job Type: This is a full-time non-exempt salaried position

Welcome to Lawrence Public Schools Lawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or career ready. We achieve this by providing a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills, accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders.

Position Summary

The SPED MOD Teacher is a cornerstone of Lawrence Public Schools. As a SPED MOD Teacher, your area of expertise will be used to enrich the academic lives of the students at Leahy Elementary School.

Essential Duties & 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 provide specific and actionable feedback to students on their progress towards academic goals.
• Build supportive working relationships with fellow teachers, associate teachers, and staff, and provide regular feedback to help develop associate teachers.
• Other responsibilities as needed and assigned by administration.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Prior experience teaching in this area preferred.
• Ability to implement a safe, purposeful classroom environment that prioritizes learning for all students.
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers, instructional leaders, and partners to ensure instruction is meeting the needs of all students.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Massachusetts Teacher Certification in appropriate area.
• Proficient in English.
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Pay Range

$61,788 - $94,614

Non-Discrimination Statement

Lawrence Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a workplace and learning environment 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.