Middle School Math Long-Term Substitute; SY

Middle School Math Long-Term Substitute [Pollard Middle School] (SY26-27)
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Starting Date: To Be Determined

This posting is for a 1.0 FTE long-term substitute position (January 2027-April 2027)

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Mathematics Teacher to join our team as a long term subsitute. 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.

Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will plan and teach multiple sections of high school school mathematics as well as work collaboratively with thehighschool department chair, and members of the high school mathematics department to support student learning and growth.

• Teach math by using and modifying district curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
• Plan and execute appropriate instructional and learning strategies. These activities, materials, and assignments will be expected to reflect a deep understanding of the needs (academic and social/emotional) of students.
• Use student level data to inform instruction and plan effective lessons/interventions for students.
• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of math content, methods, and principles of effective elementary instruction.
• Promotes the learning and growth of all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective classroom environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency.
• Fosters the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families and caregivers.
• Collaborates effectively with specialists, instructional coaches, administrators and parents to foster positive social, emotional and academic development for our students.
• Ensures, through effective collaboration with colleagues (chiefly ESL and Special Education liaisons), that identified strategies that promote the success of all students in the classroom are in place.
• Works under the general supervision of the building principal and or another designated administrator, manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement.
• Provides structure in the classroom by building and maintaining a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Require

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Mathematics license at the appropriate level
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with and/or teachinghigh school students; an understanding of the needs of students at this age
• Collaborative work ethic
• Training/experience in the use of instructional technology
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogy
• Potential to contribute to student life beyond the classroom

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

Selection Procedure:

All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process.

Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, license and transcripts have been attached to your online…