LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS

EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: start of the 2024-2025 school year

Primary Expectations:

- Passion for educating all students. Our school cherishes the diversity in our community and lives by the work it takes collaborate with all of our families.

- You will know that being patient with students is paramount.

- Strong understanding of what it takes to support students' language acquisition and success in content classes.

- You will be a strong, but patient and professional colleague, who brings ideas to the table but knows that our school wants to evolve, not change, and that playing a role on the team is the most important aspect of what we do.

- Bring a sense of joy to your work. We take our work seriously, but laugh a lot throughout our day.

- Folks certified in ESL and ELA are encouraged to apply.

- Experience teaching ones own class and co-teaching with content teachers is preferable.

- Experience with very international community is a plus.

- Experience with SLIFE students is a plus.

- Multi-lingualism is a plus.

- People from international backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Primary responsibilities:

1. Remain up to date regarding MA curriculum standards.

2. Plan instruction that effectively engages and provides entry points for all students.

3. Plan assessment of student learning and use data to drive future planning.

4. Monitor students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjust instruction, materials, and/or assessment types when appropriate.

5. Create an environment that is positive for student learning and involvement. Share our belief in Restorative Justice.

6. Maintain appropriate standards of student behavior, mutual respect and safety.

7. Make learning goals clear to students.

8. Use appropriate high-leverage instructional techniques. Are you familiar with Teach Like a Champion's strategies?

9. Use appropriate questioning techniques

10. Evaluate, try innovative approaches and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence in ability to learn.

11. Communicate learning goals and high standards and expectations to students.

12. Promote confidence and perseverance in the student that stimulate increased personal student responsibility for achieving the goals of the curriculum.

13. Strive to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.

14. Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.

15. Be constructive and cooperative in interactions with parents and receptive to their contributions.

16. Share responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district.

17. Be a reflective and continuous learner.

18. Comply with School Committee policies, contractual agreements, state and federal laws and regulations.

19. Work cooperatively with colleagues, administrators and other school personnel.

20. The compensation package for this role is in line with the current Lowell Teachers Association contract.

Additional Requirements:

Experience with appropriate age group. Certification valid for service as a teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.SEI endorsement/ESL licensure preferredBachelor’s Degree.- Please understand that all candidates may eventually need to fill out a School Spring application for this position. https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=4073852

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,048.00 - $113,598.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 5th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Math

School type:

• Public school

Work Location: In person