(2026-2027) Math Spcialist Grades 6-8

Alma del Mar Charter School•New Bedford, MA

3d•$50,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school with the mission to prepare every scholar for college and to foster service-minded leadership. The school provides a highly demanding yet supportive environment with a content-rich education. 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 del Mar has a strong track record of academic success, with scholars outperforming district peers on MCAS and matching high-performing schools in the Commonwealth. The school has also received national recognition for its work with English Language Learners.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher
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

At least one year of full time teaching experience preferred
If you are not yet licensed in Massachusetts, please consult this website for more information on how to obtain that license: https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/
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.
Receive the support needed in all aspects of work, while retaining the autonomy to do what’s right for the scholars.