Teacher - Math ; Part-Time FTE Rock School; SY

Position: Teacher - Math Support (Part-Time 0.5 FTE) [High Rock School] (SY26-27)
Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm part-time (0.5 FTE) 6th grade Math support teacher to join our team at High Rock School. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students.

NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

This teacher should have a strong commitment to active anti-racism for our Mathematics Team position. The ideal candidate is prepared to teach and assess middle school math students and develop curriculum, instruction, and assessment materials aligned with the course sequence. Strong mathematics background preferred.

Position Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will plan and teach math support while working collaboratively with the middle school department chair and members of the Mathematics department and cluster teams to support student learning and growth. Math Support Class provides students an opportunity for repeated practice, pre-teaching, re-teaching and/or explicit teaching of essential math concepts and skills. This additional math course allows students to address any areas of need and gain critical support on topics students are learning in their grade level math course.

Groups are small, and instruction is targeted toward the unique individual needs of the student. Students are identified for Math Support using MCAS, in-class assessment data, and teacher recommendation.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree

* Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Mathematics license at the appropriate grade level

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills

* Experience working with and/or teaching middle school students and an understanding of the needs of students at this age

* Collaborative work ethic

* Training/experience in the use of data/ data science, and instructional technology

* Commitment to inclusive pedagogy

* Willingness to contribute to student life beyond the classroom

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree

Selection Procedure:

Please apply online. Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, license, and transcripts have been attached to your online application. All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process.

Compensation and Benefits:

Please review Unit Contract A and this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits.

Salary is determined by education and experience, ranging from Bachelor's (Step
1) $63,217 to Doctorate (Step 13) $128,771 (This range is based on a 1.0 FTE).

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.

All positions are subject to the approval of the  Needham Public School budget by the Town of Needham.