FOR INTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICANTS ONLY UNTIL January 10, 2025 ____ after January 10, 2025 the posting is open to external candidates, including our long-term substitutes and our other qualified employees LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS REPORTS TO: Principal of Record EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: start of the 2025-2026 school year PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Remain up to date regarding curriculum content. * Plan instruction effectively. * Plan assessment of student learning effectively. * Monitor students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials or assessments when appropriate. * Create an environment that is positive for student learning and involvement. * Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect and safety. * Make learning goals clear to students. * Use appropriate instruction techniques. * Use appropriate questioning techniques * Evaluate, try innovative approaches and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence in ability to learn. * Communicate learning goals and high standards and expectations to students. * Promote confidence and perseverance in the student that stimulate increased personal student responsibility for achieving the goals of the curriculum. * Strive to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning. * Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals. * Be constructive and cooperative in interactions with parents and receptive to their contributions. * Share responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district. * Be a reflective and continuous learner. * Comply with School Committee policies, contractual agreements, state and federal laws and regulations. * Work cooperatively with colleagues, administrators and other school personnel. REQUIREMENTS * Salary per years of experience and education level pursuant to pay schedule within Collective Bargaining Agreement. * Certification valid for service as a teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. * SEI endorsement/ESL licensure preferred * Bachelor's Degree. * Experience with appropriate age group.