Job Title: ELA Teacher Department: Teachers Reports to: Principal Location: Oliver Middle School

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 classroom Teacher is a cornerstone of Lawrence Public Schools. As an English Teacher, your area of expertise will be used to enrich the academic lives of the students of Oliver Middle 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 English is 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 • $56,415-$84,063

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.

Position : 312347006

Location : OLIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Posting End : 08/31/2025

SALARY RANGE: $56,415.00-$84,063.00