USA - TEACHER - CHEMISTRY - SY2026-2027

Job Title:

Science Teacher Reports to:

Principal Location:

Upper School Academy Job Type:

Full-Time Union 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 Upper School Academy is seeking an exceptional Science teacher 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 expectation.

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;
• Engage in weekly professional development and intensive coaching with administration and colleagues and embrace a growth mindset to actively improve instruction, curriculum, and management;
• Wholeheartedly embrace school-wide systems to ensure consistency within the school learning community to ensure smooth transitions between classes and grades for all students, e.g. school-wide writing practices, annotation strategies, behavior system;
• Use school-wide behavior system to establish strong classroom culture, consistent routines, and high expectations for students to ensure that culture is uniform throughout the school and thus ensuring the least amount of learning time is wasted;
• Other responsibilities as needed and assigned by administration.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Active Massachusetts Teacher Certification with SEI Endorsement
• Proficient in English; Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Be a team player and a problem solver
• Have strong communication skills
• Be reliable and resilient
• Have experience in urban education
• Recognize and support the academic and social/emotional needs of each child
• Have the ability to create and effectively manage a positive classroom culture
• Be familiar with Restorative Justice Practices and other student-centered social-emotional approaches
• Have familiarity with Wonders ELA, Eureka Math, Inspire Science, and Impact Social Studies curriculum programs The hired candidate will be working in a self-contained classroom teaching all subject areas

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Required/ Master's Degree preferred;
• Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL preferred;
• Current Authorization to work in the United States.

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:

$59,988 - $86,585

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 :

308337005

Location :

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMY

Posting End :

06/01/2026

SALARY RANGE:

$59,988.00-$91,857.91