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Lawrence Public Schools Educator About Lawrence Public Schools: Lawrence Public Schools believes that the fundamental unit of change in education reform is the school, not the district. In 2011, we were designated as being chronically underperforming. The Commissioner of Education appointed a receiver, who has the power of both the superintendent and the school committee. The receiver was charged with meaningfully improving-and sustaining-academic achievement in his schools. While the receiver could have imposed more top-down and uniform policies to manage schools, instead, he chose a different path. In 2012, we began a turnaround in which educators used increased autonomy to lead their schools to success. The central office worked in service of the schools, rather than in management of the schools. This change paved the way for progress and improvement since 2012. Lawrence Public Schools is an urban district serving more than 13,000 students, the majority of whom are...

Minimum of a High School Diploma Oral and written English language proficiency Oral and written proficiency in a second language preferred Experience working with children and parents in an urban environment Experience interacting with community agencies Strong communication and organizational skills Proficient in English Bilingual Preferred Position Type: Full-time Positions Available: 1 Job Category: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Welcome to John K. Tarbox Elementary School! The Lawrence Public Schools will ensure that ALL students will successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college and/or career ready, 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 supports, all of which are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders. Learn more about us......

About Lawrence Public Schools: Lawrence Public Schools believes that the fundamental unit of change in education reform is the school, not the district. In 2011, we were designated as being chronically underperforming. The Commissioner of Education appointed a receiver, who has the power of both the superintendent and the school committee. The receiver was charged with meaningfully improving-and sustaining-academic achievement in his schools. While the receiver could have imposed more top-down and uniform policies to manage schools, instead, he chose a different path. In 2012, we began a turnaround in which educators used increased autonomy to lead their schools to success. The central office worked in service of the schools, rather than in management of the schools. This change paved the way for progress and improvement since 2012. Lawrence Public Schools is an urban district serving more than 13,000 students, the majority of whom are economically disadvantaged. More than 70%...

Responsibilities The individual's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Work with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement school-wide programs that increase student persistence and improve campus health; • Develop, implement, manage and execute effective school behavior systems ensuring incorporation of parent communication in each process; • Manage, coach, model and develop team members in the area of stakeholder interactions through communication, observations, meetings and collaboration; • Collect, maintain and analyze relevant student data to evaluate and modify all systems of accountability; • Develop, sustain and model positive relationships with various stakeholders including staff, students, families and community members that reinforce school and campus vision and culture; • Ensure systems and structures are in place to identify, provide and execute interventions for students with academic and/or behavioral needs that will maximize...

Paraprofessional position to work directly with students in a grade 5/6 substantially separate classroom (Practical Academics II) Paraprofessional will serve as an instructional aide in the classroom, working with small groups, individuals, and the whole class to ensure that students are receiving appropriate support and necessary accommodations. Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to: -Teach, reinforce, and remediate academic content with individual students, small groups of students, and whole class of students -Provide support, accommodations, and attention to individual students as needed -Support teacher in tasks, including but not limited to setting up and maintaining the classroom, distributing and collecting materials, and assisting with transitions -Ensure students are engaged and invested in the classroom, managing behavior, following behavior plans, and providing incentives as needed -Complete other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate should possess...

Assistant Principal Lawrence, MA Grade Level: PK-2 The Assistant Principal (AP) will report to the Principal and serves on the school Leadership Team. The AP is responsible for the leadership and implementation of the school's academic program, especially the management and development of teachers across content areas. The AP supports the creation/ implementation of professional development, leads efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive school environment, and takes responsibility for the success of the entire school's academic program in partnership with the Principal and school leadership team. Candidates should believe strongly in doing work with people versus to people; believe deeply in a "whole family" approach to educating our students; believe in developing the whole child; believe in distributive leadership; and have an unwavering belief in students' abilities. Candidates must also possess a can-do attitude and be a relentless advocate on behalf of our students,...

Administers, interprets and provides a written report of all assessments completed on students who are currently identified or have been referred to special education or Section 504. 1. Attends all team meetings on students assessed and assists in the development of IEP's, behavior management plans and specific goals and objectives. 2. Consults with teachers and recommends effective teaching strategies, materials and methodologies based on students' identified goals. 3. Consults with other specialists in order to effectively program for students' needs. 4. Provides counseling services for identified students. If needed, must be willing to work an adjusted day in order to counsel or meet with parents after school and early evenings. 5. Provide in-service training for staff regarding behavior management, assessment, and other areas of staff interest. 6. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Personnel Services Position Type: Full-time Positions Available: 3 Job...

Level 1 Graduation from a recognized interpreter training program and R.I.D. certification. Level 2 Successful completion of course work in the area of sign language and interpreting at the intermediate to advanced level. Level 3 Successful completion of course work in the area of sign language and interpreting at the beginning to intermediate level. FOR TEACHER - MA DESE LICENSE AS TEACHER OF DEAF/HARD OF HEARING required. Position Type: Full-time Positions Available: 1 Job Category: Special Education > Hard of Hearing Welcome to Lawrence Public Schools! The Lawrence Public Schools will ensure that ALL students will successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college and/or career ready, 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 supports, all of which are monitored and assessed regularly to...

1. Assesses and evaluates student's health, and the degree of significance of health problems on student educational progress. 2. Utilizes effective techniques to counsel students, parents and school personnel and plan action for eliminating, minimizing or accepting health problems. 3. Assumes a leadership role in the identification of students with health needs that interfere with effective learning. 4. Provides programs for the prevention and control of disease. 5. Coordinates health services with other health disciplines in order to fulfill a total health education program. 6. Coordinates health services with community health programs. 7. Observes school facilities and recommends modifications necessary to maintain optimum health and safety of students and school personnel. 8. Responds to frequently encountered health and social problems, such as: child abuse and neglect; alcohol and other drug use; nutrition problems and eating disorders; teen pregnancy, etc. 9....

1. Provides emergency care in cases of injury or sudden illness. Such care will be limited to First Aid only, followed up by referral to the family physician or proper medical facility. 2. Maintains an accurate health record on each student. 3. Documents First Aid and illness care provided to staff and students. Completes accident reports, and maintains an accurate log of health room activity. 4. Screens all new students to ensure compliance with immunization laws and makes recommendations for exclusion of students for lack of compliance to school administration. 5. Identifies students with health problems. 6. Organizes, implements, and reports on mandated health screening programs in assigned schools. 7. Recommends exclusion and monitors readmission to school for students with infectious or communicable diseases. 8. Maintains First Aid Supplies in an appropriate location in the school. 9. Makes appropriate referrals and follows-up on vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening...

Teachers at Spark Academy are responsible for the academic success of their students by designing standards-based, rigorous lesson plans and implementing research-based teaching strategies in a highly engaging, well-managed classroom. The Academy seeks excellent teachers, or those who are committed to becoming excellent, who will be an incredibly positive, strong, energetic presence in the lives of our children. Our teachers realize that an incredibly important part of teaching is motivating students to want to work hard and learn. In addition, our teachers work to continuously improve curriculum and instruction through daily collaboration with colleagues as well as intensive targeted professional development with administrators. Incoming teachers will be part of our founding team as we grow a grade level each year, so we seek teachers who are committed to building a positive, high-achieving school culture. Responsibilities • Design and implement curricula and lesson activities that...

Bachelor's required; Master's preferred. Certification/Licensed in moderate/severe disabilities. Inclusion; Academic Reinforcement; Resource Room Position Type: Full-time Positions Available: 1 Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities Special Education > Multiple Disabilities Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities Welcome to Lawrence High School! The Lawrence Public Schools will ensure that ALL students will successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college and/or career ready, 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 supports, all of which are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders. Learn more about us... Equal Opportunity Employer Lawrence Public...

Unique opportunity to join the growing Community Day Charter Public School network The School Psychologist provides consultation to classroom teachers pertaining to student progress, behavior management techniques and establishing individualized behavior management plans. Evaluates and screens students to assess cognitive abilities and social-emotional and behavioral needs. Writes evaluation reports including all cognitive, social-emotional, and behavior assessments and goalsDetermines and maintains programs based on goals set by IEP or Learning Plan.Determines need and provides direct interventions for students through individual and small group counseling sessions.Creates a climate conducive to counseling and implements a variety of effective guidance and therapeutic strategies. Provides consultation to classroom teachers pertaining to student progress, behavior management techniques and establishing individualized behavior management plans. Works in conjunction with Team...

Lawrence Public Schools Counselor About Lawrence Public Schools: Lawrence Public Schools believes that the fundamental unit of change in education reform is the school, not the district. In 2011, we were designated as being chronically underperforming. The Commissioner of Education appointed a receiver, who has the power of both the superintendent and the school committee. The receiver was charged with meaningfully improving-and sustaining-academic achievement in his schools. While the receiver could have imposed more top-down and uniform policies to manage schools, instead, he chose a different path. In 2012, we began a turnaround in which educators used increased autonomy to lead their schools to success. The central office worked in service of the schools, rather than in management of the schools. This change paved the way for progress and improvement since 2012. Lawrence Public Schools is an urban district serving more than 13,000 students, the majority of whom are...

The Oliver Partnership School is looking for a highly motivated and skilled leader to serve as the Family and Community Engagement Specialist. This position will focus on developing, implementing, and sustaining programs and initiatives through partnerships with families and the community at large. The Family and Community Engagement Specialist will oversee efforts to establish and strengthen relationships between families and the Oliver Partnership School community; oversee systems and programming designed to provide relevant and timely information and resources to families; establish and sustain partnerships with community agencies; and work to connect both students and families to support services that will help address barriers to successful engagement in school. Success will be measured by a reduction in chronic absenteeism, strong engagement of parents in leadership opportunities, increased presence of partners, established programming and increasingly higher satisfaction...

The Assistant Superintendent for Administration, Reporting and Compliance is the Superintendent's designee in his/her absence. Like the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent is a public servant to the Lawrence community. The Assistant Superintendent provides leadership for: •managing resources, operations and compliance to support the Lawrence Family Development Charter School's (LFDCS) accountability plans and annual reports--these efforts include monitoring ESE accountability mandates, assisting with school operations for external relationships, partnerships and educational contracted services, expanding ESE grants including Title 1, foundations' support, corporate contributions and individual donors and advising the Superintendent, Principal and Director of Finance on accountability, compliance, operations and reporting to strengthen processes and the School's program capacity •working with legal counsel to guide the organizations' compliance with regard to public entities...

The Director of Special Education is responsible for oversight and compliance of all components of the special education program. This includes oversight of all student records and ensuring timelines and services are in full compliance, hiring and supervision of staff, ensuring certification of teachers and managing appropriate trainings and schedules that fully support students' IEP requirements. The Director of Special Education follows state and federal requirements for access and equity and maintains reports and data on SPED students' achievement and growth. The SPED Director chairs the special education Coordinated Program Review, assists in writing grants to support the program. The Director of Special Education screens, selects and oversees vendors working as consultants to the special education program (including, but not limited to: speech therapy, physical and occupational therapy, diagnostic and educational testing, translation and FBA (full behavioral assessments)....

Lawrence Public Schools is looking for exceptional and dedicated Special Education Teachers for anticipated vacancies throughout the district. Statement of duties include: • Structure the classroom to establish and maintain an effective learning environment for students with complex language, learning, and cognitive disabilities per student IEPs • Participate in the Team meeting process • Develop, implement, and monitor progress of IEP goals and objectives to ensure compliance • Develop appropriate instructional materials, activities, & lesson plans taking into consideration cognitive levels and age- appropriateness of students • Establish clear learning targets for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those learning targets to students • Promote a supportive learning and teaching environment that supports the social/emotional well-being of students • Plan and coordinate with specialists, related service providers, and other staff members to deliver comprehensive...

Guilmette Middle School Theatre Specialist MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assignedDevelop cross curricular units of study anchored in the National Standards for the ArtsWork in cooperation with the District Theatre Department to facilitate an end of the year production.Work cooperatively with fellow specialists teachersWork with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirementsUse technology to strengthen the teaching/learning processAssume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the PrincipalBe a positive role model for students; support mission of schoolCreate classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of...

POSITION: SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION FLSA Status: Exempt ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Evaluates students to assess speech and language abilities and needs. • Writes evaluation reports including all speech/language assessments, goals and plans. • Determines and maintains programs based on goals set by IEP or Learning Plan. • Determines needs of individual children and provides services one to one or in small groups as deemed appropriate. • Determines needs of individual children within the classroom setting and provide services within the classroom as deemed appropriate. • Serves as a consultant to classroom teachers as to how to better meet the communication needs of individual children within the group. • Works in conjunction with the classroom teacher to incorporate the speech/language program into the curriculum. • Works in conjunction with team to create Educational Plans for annual reviews and provides input for...