LTS Lower School Teacher Grade 1

LTS Lower School Teacher Grade 1

Job :
5556103

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Feb 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
May 1, 2026

Position Type:
Full-time

Salary: $274 to $274 Per Day

Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

Provide direct instruction to students in K-4 to deliver Methuen Public Schools high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.

Methuen Public Schools enrolls approximately 7000 students in a total of five schools. Methuen Public Schools has four PK-8 schools: the Comprehensive Grammar School, the Marsh Grammar School, the Tenney Grammar School, the Timony Grammar School, and one comprehensive high school:
Methuen High School. We are a diverse suburban/urban community and are designated a Gateway City. Our schools celebrate diversity and acceptance of students and families from differing backgrounds. We are committed to setting high expectations of all students and faculty in Methuen Public Schools. Methuen Public Schools students will achieve academic, social-emotional, and civic success. They will attain technological, cultural, and social knowledge to allow them to succeed in college and careers.

Students will inspire the community through citizenship, leadership, and their commitment to lifelong learning.

Valid Massachusetts Teaching license in Elementary 1-6 with SEI Endorsement is required. Additional content area license is encouraged.

At least a Bachelor’s Degree in the area of major study. Master’s degree preferred.

Bilingual preferred – primary languages spoken in the community are:
English, Spanish, Arabic, and French.

• Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Use evidence-based research practices and data to most effectively guide increasing student achievement using proactive and solution-focused approaches to meeting student needs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community.
• Work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Methuen School policies (as long as the policies do not conflict with the Methuen Educators Association (Unit
  
  A) Contract).
• Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner.
• Maintain appropriate confidential records.
• React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes, behavior/aggression, seizure activity, etc.).
• Operate and/or acquire skills to operate a computer and related software, including Google, and use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology.
• Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.
• Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a high demand position.
• Knowledge of specialized content area as well as any related laws and procedures.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.

• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, in order to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ best instructional methods (i.e. Universal Design for Learning) and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Communicate with colleagues, students, and or parents on a regular basis.
• Adhere to all policies and/or rules governing student life and…