Grades 11-12 Special Education Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

• Job Title:
  
  SPED MOD Teacher
• Department:
  Teachers
• Reports to:
  
  Principal
• Location:
  
  Lawrence High School – Upper School
• Job Type: Full‑time non‑exempt salaried position
• Position :

• Take responsibility to be a strong, positive force daily in the classroom—consistently motivate students to work hard and want to learn.
• Design, implement, and collaborate around high‑quality shared curricula that incorporate research‑based strategies to help students master Massachusetts and Common Core standards.
• Motivate students to reach high achievement by setting class‑wide and individual goals and providing specific and actionable feedback on their progress toward academic goals.
• Build supportive working relationships with fellow teachers, associate teachers, and staff, and provide regular feedback to help develop associate teachers.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed and assigned by administration.

• Prior experience teaching in this area preferred.
• Ability to implement a safe, purposeful classroom environment that prioritizes learning for all students.
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers, instructional leaders, and partners to ensure instruction meets the needs of all students.

• Massachusetts Teacher Certification in the appropriate area.
• Proficient in English.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (from Job Requirements).
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

$59,988 – $86,585

Lawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Lawrence 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 investigations.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.