LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
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Organization: Lawrence Public Schools
Job Title: Physical Education Teacher
Location: Lawrence High School
Who Are We?
Lawrence Public Schools is an urban district, located 30 miles north of Boston, serving more than 13,000 students. More than 70% of our students speak a language other than English as their first language. We are committed to ensuring that our students, who have for too long been under-served, are provided with a high-quality, free, public education at their local, district schools.
Lawrence High School is seeking exceptional 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.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively to align curriculum to the rigor of the MA Curriculum Frameworks
Implement common assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
Use data from formative and summative assessments to inform instruction
Meet weekly with a grade-level content team and an interdisciplinary cohort.
Collaborate with Special Education and ESL teachers to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
Participate in biweekly instructional coaching sessions to improve instructional practices.
Communicate weekly with students and families around academic and behavioral progress.
Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness and individual, dual, or team sports, according to the Health and Physical Education Massachusetts state standards
Continuously builds professional knowledge
Organizes classroom systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
Develops and maintains lesson plans according to the Massachusetts state standards and the LHS Look-For Tool
Prepares lesson plans for substitutes
Communicates with parents/guardians according to, but not limited, to the Massachusetts state standards
Attends and participates in all school staff meetings, Parent/Teacher meetings, and other school-based meetings and activities
Performs assigned duties
Attends and implements professional development training throughout and beyond the school year Demonstrates support and knowledge of school's goals and mission
Is detail oriented when tracking students' grades, attendance, and other student data
Works with the Principal and Assistant Principal to ensure teaching methods are directed towards meeting and surpassing the standards
Perform related duties as assigned
Desired Skills and Characteristics of a LHS teacher:
Driving desire to disrupt inequity and improve outcomes for all students
Commitment to the academic and personal success of Lawrence Public Schools' students and families
Proven experience supporting English Language Learners
Ability to take initiative and succeed in a fast-paced school environment while remaining calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges
Demonstrated capacity to create and maintain a positive learning environment in which students' diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected and utilized.
Will to improve practice by taking and implementing frequent feedback
Humility and a good sense of humor
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred; appropriate Massachusetts DESE licensure required-this includes a passing score on the Communication and Literacy - Skills test and a passing score on the relevant subject matter knowledge test(s). Teachers should hold an SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) endorsement; A minimum of two years teaching experience in a school setting serving a similar demographic preferred, but not required. Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Position : 380358002
Location : 9TH GRADE ACADEMY
Posting End : 09/22/2025
Salary: $56,415.00-$84,063.00
- Location:
- Lawrence