World Language Teacher

POSTING of VACANCY

World Language Teacher

Lawrence School

2026-2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA Educator Licensure in World Language 5-12
• Language(s): Portuguese required; dual licensure in Portuguese and Spanish preferred
• Bachelors with major/concentration in teaching field
• Masters degree preferred
• Experience as a world language teacher at the middle and/or secondary levels preferred
• MA Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Teacher Endorsement preferred
• Demonstrated experience in successfully motivating students of varying ability levels skills and achievements
• Such other alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable and appropriate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the Department Head and in collaboration with department colleagues develop curricular objectives and implementation strategies in alignment with the learning standards of the state curriculum frameworks.
• Under the direction of the Department Head and in collaboration with department colleagues design implement and revise curricular units as well as develop a clear and consistent grading rubric for courses.
• Under the direction of the Department Head and in collaboration with department colleagues develop daily and long-range plans for each course taught relating instruction to the needs of the students curricular objectives and state learning standards.
• Effectively advance excellence and equity in each class through instructional practices designed to meet the unique needs of students including those who are advanced multilingual English language learners as well as the accommodations and modifications for students qualifying for a 504 plan or special education services.
• Implement a variety of instructional techniques to ensure student engagement growth and achievement.
• Keep accurate and appropriate grading and attendance records.
• Develop effective relationships with students.
• Evaluate each students progress in world language proficiency in the areas of speaking listening reading and writing.
• Using available media routinely communicate with students families colleagues counselors and administrators regarding each students individual progress.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Effectively employ classroom management strategies to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Accept supervision and guidance from the Department Head and Principal.
• Attend professional meetings as required and scheduled.
• Serve on committees for curriculum revision and for the general operation of the school.
• Continue professional growth by attending meetings seminars courses and other endorsed professional learning.
• Cooperate with staff and principal in extracurricular activities.
• Such other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or Department Head.

REPORTS TO: Department Head Building Principal

SALARY: In accordance with FEA Unit A Contract (26/27 salary table still pending negotiation)

APPLICATION: Please apply until filled to:



#LAW-WrldLng27-1 Lori Duerr Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

INTERNAL POSTING DATE:01/09/2026

EXTERNAL POSTING DATE:01/19/2026

EOE: The School Committee affirms a policy which guarantees equal employment opportunity in the recruitment application selection compensation retention transfer promotion benefits work assignment and career progression process without discrimination for reasons of individuals race color religious creed national origin sex gender identity age ancestry citizenship military status sexual orientation disability or genetic information.

*race includes traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture hair type hair length and protective hairstyles.

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Required Experience:

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