<p>Job Title: Middle School Math Teacher</p> <p>Reports to: Principal</p> <p>Location: Guilmette Middle School</p> <p>Job Type: This is a full-time non-exempt salaried position, 183 Days (LTU)</p> <p>Welcome to Lawrence Public Schools</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Come join the team at Guilmette Middle School (GMS)! This math teaching position is a part of the math and grade-level team and plays a vital role in closing the achievement gap. The teacher will support students in small groups, individually, and as a whole class to ensure standards-based and rigorous instruction, appropriate supports, and necessary accommodations are in place. GMS utilizes the Match Fishtank curriculum to drive high-quality math instruction. The role reports to the Principal and collaborates closely with grade-level teams, ESL educators, and special education staff.</p> <p>Essential Duties & Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Teach, reinforce, and remediate academic content to ensure student mastery in small groups and whole-class settings </li><li>Implement curriculum and activities aligned to MA Frameworks and Common Core standards </li><li>Design and administer assessments that measure student progress toward academic goals </li><li>Use assessment data to adjust instruction and refine lesson plans </li><li>Collaborate effectively with grade-level teams, ESL, and special education staff </li><li>Provide appropriate supports, accommodations, and differentiated instruction for diverse learners </li><li>Communicate regularly and professionally with students, families, and colleagues </li><li>Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom culture with high expectations for all students </li><li>Manage student behavior constructively and create classroom routines that support learning </li><li>Participate in ongoing professional development, school events, and grade-level planning </li><li>Ensure compliance with school, district, and state policies and regulations </li><li>Complete other responsibilities as assigned by school leadership </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Passionate belief in the mission of Lawrence Public Schools and Guilmette Middle School </li><li>Commitment to the academic and personal success of all students </li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented school environment </li><li>Strong collaboration skills and willingness to share best practices </li><li>Deep understanding of math instruction for grades 5-8 </li><li>Ability to effectively support diverse learners, including ELLs and students with IEPs </li><li>Capacity to create a culturally responsive and equitable classroom </li><li>Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills </li><li>Familiarity with SEI practices and Massachusetts RETELL requirements </li></ul> <p>Qualifications & Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred </li><li>Valid Massachusetts teaching license in Mathematics (Grades 5-8) or eligibility to obtain licensure </li><li>SEI endorsement or willingness to obtain </li><li>Minimum of 1-2 years teaching experience preferred, especially in urban public schools </li><li>Experience working with diverse learners, including English Language Learners </li><li>Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Pay Range</p> <ul> <li>Salary in accordance with the Lawrence Teachers' Union Contract ($56,415-$84,063) </li></ul> <p>Non-Discrimination Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.</p> <p>Position : 326347012</p> <p>Location : GUILMETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL</p> <p>Posting End : 06/13/2025</p> <p>Salary: $56,415.00-$84,063.00</p>