Middle School ELA Teacher

Job Title: Middle School ELA Teacher (Grades 58)Department: English Language ArtsReports to: Principal Leonard Middle SchoolLocation: Leonard Middle School Lawrence Public SchoolsJob Type: Full-time Exempt Welcome to Leonard Middle SchoolLeonard Middle School part of Lawrence Public Schools is a vibrant urban school community committed to ensuring that every student achieves academic growth and success. Our school community values equity excellence and culturally responsive teaching. Teachers at Leonard work collaboratively to implement rigorous curriculum foster student voice and support the development of the whole child. Position SummaryThe Middle School ELA Teacher will deliver high-quality instruction aligned to the FishTank ELA curriculum in grades 58. The ideal candidate brings strong content knowledge a commitment to equity and the ability to create an engaging inclusive classroom environment. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues instructional coaches and support staff to ensure that all students meet or exceed grade-level standards in reading writing speaking and listening. Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesPlan and deliver standards-aligned ELA lessons using the FishTank curriculum with a focus on rigorous text-based instruction and assessments to meet the needs of multilingual learners students with disabilities and students performing at varying academic a safe structured and student-centered classroom culture rooted in the schools core values (ROAR: Respect Own Advocate Restore).Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress provide feedback and adjust instruction students in close reading academic discourse and writing tasks that foster critical thinking and deep with instructional coaches and grade-level teams to unpack curriculum reflect on data and plan intervention accurate and timely documentation of student performance and regularly with families about academic progress behavioral expectations and ways to support learning at in school-wide professional development grade team meetings and coaching the schools mission and contribute to a positive inclusive school culture. Qualifications & RequirementsLicensure and CertificationValid Massachusetts teaching license in English (58 or 612)SEI Endorsement (or willingness to obtain)Education and Professional BackgroundBachelors degree required; Masters degree in Education Literacy or related field preferredMinimum of 2 years successful teaching experience in an urban diverse setting preferredFamiliarity or experience with FishTank ELA curriculum strongly preferred Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesDeep understanding of middle school literacy development and culturally responsive practicesDemonstrated ability to implement complex texts and facilitate rich discussionsCommitment to high expectations for all students and strong classroom management skillsSkilled in differentiating instruction and scaffolding for diverse learnersStrong collaboration communication and organizational skillsReflective practitioner who is open to feedback and continuous growth Why Join Leonard Middle SchoolA newly renovated campus designed for modern teaching and learningCommitment to coaching professional growth and teacher leadershipSupportive leadership and a collaborative mission-driven staffStudents who are resilient talented and eager to succeed Equal Opportunity EmployerLawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to Range $56415-$84063Other Benefits under the Lawrence Public Schools -Discrimination StatementLawrence 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 offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.