Math Teacher; Multilingual Learner Program), Salem High School - Salem Public Schools SY

Math Teacher (Multilingual Learner Program), Salem High School - Salem Public Schools SY

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Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2025

Math Teacher (Multilingual Learner Program), Salem High School - Salem Public Schools SY

About Salem Public Schools

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public School educators are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement. We respect and value the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students and their families, and have a strong commitment to the Salem community. We seek individuals who are able to serve all of our students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds.

Salem Public Schools has a clear equity statement and core values that guide and drive our work as an anti‑racist organization. Applicants who have experienced working in urban schools and have bilingual skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do:

The position of a math teacher at Salem High School is an excellent opportunity to provide students with high-quality, accessible standards‑based instruction. The math teacher will guide and support students in developing competencies in basic math via the solution of practical problems and an understanding of the structure of math by implementing the District approved curriculum. In this position, you will be teaching math to multilingual learners.

Role Responsibilities:

The purpose of the math teacher is to make math content accessible to diverse learners and promote learning for all students. The math teacher will develop and implement standards‑based unit plans with an emphasis on student mastery of content and skills. Integral to this role is monitoring students’ progress and pace by using formative and summative assessments directly linked to the learning goals;

scaffolding instruction, supports, and pacing so that all learners can master the content; and supporting high expectations for achievement by providing teacher corrective feedback, opportunities for practice, revision, and improvement. In addition, the math teacher:

• Identifies underachieving students in need of support in the areas of math by using the district assessments plan
• Evaluates each students’ progress in math knowledge and skills
• Prepares teaching materials and related reports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress
• Participates in in‑service programs to enhance the overall educational experience for students
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts
• Provides structure in the classroom by promoting a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning
• Works under the general supervision of the building principal and/or other designated administrator, manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement
• Additional duties may be assigned

What You’ll Bring:

We are looking for candidates who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change children’s lives through education. You’ll be right at home here if you are a reflective practitioner who values collaboration with colleagues and pushes yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level. We expect our SPS employees to:

• Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity - The SPS community is vibrant, diverse in background, ethnicity, language, and perspective. You embrace and affirm the backgrounds of all members of the SPS community and view our diversity as a powerful resource that supports us each in learning and doing our best work.
• Hold high expectations for yourself, students, and colleagues – You see potential in all, especially our SPS students, and maintain high expectations for…