SY 2025-2026 Humanities Teacher RISE ACADEMY

RISE is an alternative high school within Lawrence Public Schools that works with at-risk and proven risk students in a trauma sensitive supportive environment. We are seeking an ESL teacher to do the following: Plan organize and provide instruction in English that meet state and federal standards. Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the districts/schools instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each students ability to read write speak and listen in the appropriate content area Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies Adapt curriculum to provide individual small group and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement Oversee assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day as neededUnderstand and apply effective strategies for intervention and differentiation in the classroom including serving English language learners and students with individualized education plans (IEPs). Embed opportunities for student critical-thinking communication collaboration and creativity as well as use of technology and digital media into all lesson and unit plans. Integrate reading and writing into every class taught every day. Maintain strong classroom management and hold students accountable for upholding school rules student-developed norms and classroom expectations. Serve as an advisor to a group of 12 to 15 multi-age students who you meet with daily and to whom you provide support. Develop a sense of community within the advisory group and implement any advisory curriculum. Mentor and support these students development of academic social health and parenting Plan and deliver engaging instruction in English Language Arts and Social Studies aligned with state standards and school lessons to meet the academic social-emotional and linguistic needs of diverse strong positive relationships with students to support their academic and personal project-based learning hands-on activities and culturally relevant with the school team to develop and implement individualized support plans for a structured predictable classroom environment that promotes positive behavior and student student learning using a variety of tools; track and communicate progress students in meeting graduation requirements and developing essential life in team meetings professional development and family communication as school-wide expectations restorative practices and trauma-informed approaches.