Upper School Math Teacher: Growth Mindset & Collaboration

Lawrence Public Schools; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated Math Teacher for the Upper School Academy. The role involves delivering rigorous, standards-based middle school math instruction, aligning with Massachusetts and Common Core frameworks, and using data to guide intervention.

You will collaborate with colleagues, participate in weekly professional development, and help foster a positive classroom culture that supports all learners and reflects the district's commitment to equity and

Qualifications

• Strong content knowledge in middle school mathematics.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging, standards-based lessons.
• Effective data analysis to inform instruction and intervention.
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching.
• Collaborative and team-focused work style.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core standards.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility to be a strong, positive force daily in their classroom and motivate students to work hard and learn.
• Design, implement, and collaborate around high-quality shared curricula that incorporate standards-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 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 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, families, and colleagues.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core standards.

Skills

Middle school mathematics

Curriculum design

Data analysis

Collaboration

Equity & inclusive teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Job description

Lawrence Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated Math Teacher for the Upper School Academy. The role involves delivering rigorous, standards-based middle school math instruction, aligning with Massachusetts and Common Core frameworks, and using data to guide intervention.

You will collaborate with colleagues, participate in weekly professional development, and help foster a positive classroom culture that supports all learners and reflects the district's commitment to equity and