Pre-Vocational Math Teacher - Evenings

26-27 PT Pre-Vocational Math Teacher
- Evenings

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Employment Status: Part Time

Terms: Grant Funded, Union Affiliation: SEU, Unit D; FLSA Classification:
Non Exempt;
Academic Years:
August
- June.

The Pre-Vocational Math Teacher Evening will be primarily responsible for raising math levels and preparing adult students to enter the HVAC training program  teacher will serve a class of approximately 20-25 adult learners, many of whom are English language learners, and will instruct a range of math topics. Experience teaching math to adult learners and training in explicit math strategies is required.

The teacher collaborates closely with the Director and Program Administrator to meet program goals, and must collect and submit attendance records, document student progress, and assist with DESE-related activities.

• Prepare lesson plans and select appropriate materials following ABE Department’s Curriculum Guidelines and MA DESE College and Career Readiness Standards; submit one lesson plan per month.
• Meet weekly with the Reading/Writing Teacher to plan, implement, and monitor the Para Educator curriculum and provide individualized support to students.
• 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 required by DESE.
• Work effectively with other teachers, counselors, the program administrator, and Director on student and program issues.
• Follow department policies regarding substitutes and substitute lesson plans, and integrate digital literacy into instruction, including using 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.

• 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 to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks: remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

• Position reports to:
  Director of Continuing Education.

• Employment Status:
  Part Time.
• Grant Funded position.
• Union Affiliation: SEU, Unit
  
  D.
• FLSA Classification:
  Non Exempt.
• Academic Years:
  August
  - June.
• Weekly
  
  Schedule:
  
  2 evenings per week;
  Teaching
  
  Hours:
  
  6;
  Preparation
  
  Hours:
  
  1.5.
• Monthly meetings: third Thursday of the month, 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.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union 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 retaliation, bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' groups or interferes with learning or working.

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