High School English Teacher - Abbott Lawrence Academy

AP English Literature and Composition Teacher

Reports to:

Principal |

Location:

Abbott Lawrence Academy | Job Type: Full-time non‑exempt salaried position, 183 Days (LTU)

Welcome to Lawrence Public Schools. We are committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or become career‑ready. We achieve this through a standards‑based, rigorous instructional program that focuses on academic achievement and the development of 21st‑century skills, accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders.

Abbott Lawrence Academy (ALA) offers students a unique honors education in the tradition of the most prestigious independent schools, free of charge. Our students undergo a comprehensive admissions process and experience a personalized, accelerated academic program combined with enrichment opportunities available on the Lawrence High School campus. ALA challenges its students daily and prepares them for admission to the nation’s most competitive colleges and universities.

Students also participate in a club or sport each year and complete at least 100 hours of community service. Our goal is to develop well‑rounded students equipped with the skills for successful post‑secondary careers.

The AP English Literature and Composition Teacher will maintain a safe, inclusive classroom aligned with College Board outcomes. The role involves designing developmentally appropriate challenges, providing rigorous instruction, and fostering habits of mind. The teacher supports diverse learning styles and creates opportunities for independent and collaborative work in grades 9‑12. The ideal candidate builds lasting relationships with students and families, embodies ALA’s mission, and promotes hard work, determination, and citizenship.

• Teach, reinforce, remediate, and ensure mastery of academic content with individual students, small groups, and whole classes (AP English Literature and Composition, Senior English, and Grade 10 Speech and Composition).
• Design and implement curricula and activities to meet Common Core standards at honors, pre‑AP, and AP levels.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress toward academic standards.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and modify instructional practices.
• Maintain professional, consistent communication with students, families, and colleagues.
• Enlist families and community organizations as partners in the school’s mission.
• Provide support, accommodations, and attention to all students.
• Participate in school‑wide planning, curriculum and professional development, collaborative team meetings, grade‑level activities, and school‑wide functions.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, respectful learning environment where students are engaged and motivated, reinforcing expectations for behavior and teamwork.
• Model and promote high expectations for student behavior and academic achievement.
• Comply with school, district, and statewide policies and regulations.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
• Regularly assess and document student learning and progress.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Passionate belief that every student can succeed.
• Commitment to the academic and personal success of Lawrence Public Schools students and families.
• Proven history of successful collaboration.
• Capacity to build relationships on academic, social, and emotional levels with students and families.
• Ability to take initiative and succeed in a fast‑paced classroom/school environment while remaining calm and focused during unexpected challenges.
• Demonstrated capacity to create and maintain a positive learning environment that respects and utilizes students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges.
• Deep understanding of RETELL obligations and ability to meet SEI requirements for MA educators.
• Ability to reflect on teaching practices and use data to improve instruction.
• Willingness to accept and apply…