Para Educator Math Teacher - Mornings

26-27 PT Para Educator Math Teacher - Mornings

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Position Summary

The Para Educator/Math Teacher will be primarily responsible for raising the Math levels and preparing Para Educator students to pass the Math portion of the Para Pro test. The Math Teacher will serve a class of approximately 20-25 adult students. Students range in age and previous education;
English is a second language for some students. Students are working toward earning the Para Pro credential that will lead to employment as a Para Educator in a school district. The Math teacher is responsible for teaching a range of Math topics. Experience teaching Math to adult learners and explicit Math strategies is mandatory.

This program is a collaborative effort of the Reading/Writing Teacher and the Math Teacher. Both teachers meet weekly to plan and implement the curriculum, discuss student matters, and provide support to ensure program completion. The teacher also collaborates closely with the Director and Program Administrator to meet program goals, collects and submits attendance records, documents student progress, and assists with DESE-related activities.

The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Prepare lesson plans, select appropriate materials, and submit one lesson plan per month, following the ABE Department’s Curriculum Guidelines and MA DESE College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Meet weekly with the Reading/Writing Teacher to plan, implement and monitor the Para Educator curriculum and provide individualized support.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, department meetings and appropriate in-service workshops.
• Evaluate student progress and make placement recommendations as required by department policy/procedures.
• Complete attendance and assessment-related activities as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
• Work effectively with other teachers, counselors, the program administrator, and Director on student and program issues.
• Follow department policy/procedures regarding substitutes and substitute lesson plans and integrate digital literacy into instruction, including use of Aztec software for additional practice.

• Bachelor’s Degree;
  Master’s in Math or Adult Basic Education preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years ABE classroom teaching experience, including at least one complete year teaching adult immigrants.
• Demonstrated knowledge of learner-centered teaching approaches and effective integrated skills activities.
• Massachusetts Teacher Certification a plus.
• MAPT certification preferred but not required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

• Mobility: frequent walking, standing.
• Lifting/Strength: ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 20 lbs.
• Physical Dexterity: bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching.
• Stationary Tasks: remaining in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for long periods.

• Position reports to:
  Director of Continuing Education.

Employment Status:
Part Time

August – June, Grant Funded position, Union Affiliation: SEU, Unit D

FLSA Classification:
Non Exempt

Weekly

Schedule:

3 mornings per week, 6 teaching hours, 1.5 preparation hours, monthly meetings on the third Thursday, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Salary shall be commensurate with education and experience, in accordance with the Somerville Educator's Union collective bargaining agreement.

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance.
• Fingerprints.

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Joselyn Marte, Director of Continuing Education
• SCALE
• Email: jmarteerville.ma.us