Teacher Math Support (Part-Time 0.5 FTE) [High Rock School] (SY26-27)

Needham, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 5500 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:

Bachelors 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:

Masters 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:

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Salary is determined by education and experience ranging from Bachelors (Step 1) $63217 to Doctorate (Step 13) $128771 (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 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 2026-2027 Needham Public School budget by the Town of Needham.

Required Experience:

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 divers...