(2026-2027) Math Special Education Teacher - Grades 6-8
About The Position
Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school with the mission to prepare scholars for college and to foster service-minded leadership through a demanding yet supportive, content-rich educational environment. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma focuses on mastery of knowledge and skills, character development, and high-quality student work. Located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Alma scholars consistently outperform their district peers on MCAS and match the achievement levels of high-performing schools in the Commonwealth. The school has also received national recognition for its work with English Language Learners. The Math Specialist role involves planning and delivering effective math interventions both within and outside the general education classroom for students with IEPs requiring math support. The specialist will collaborate with curriculum area teachers and the academic support team to design instruction that enhances scholar learning and build strong relationships with Alma families. The position offers support while allowing autonomy in decision-making for scholar needs. Alma del Mar is committed to supporting teachers' long-term professional growth and career goals.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or higher
- At least one year of full time teaching experience preferred
- Proven effectiveness leading students to significant academic gains (please include specific data related to your student's academic gains in your resume)
- Massachusetts DESE Licensure in Special Education.
- A passion for working with kids and a belief that all kids can succeed
- Humility, resilience, and a hunger to learn and grow
- Strong team orientation
- Infectious joy
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
- Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Plan and teach highly effective interventions both within and outside the general education classroom.
- Serve students with IEPs requiring math support.
- Work closely with other teachers in your curriculum area and the academic support team to design instruction that furthers every scholar’s learning.
- Develop high leverage relationships with Alma families.
Benefits
- Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you
- High quality, weekly professional development
- Fully stocked supply closets for all your classroom needs (+ a supply budget!)
- Prep periods every day
- Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Bilingual candidates are compensated higher.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
