(2026-2027) Math Specialist (Grades 6-8)

TrulyHired; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 44,235 - 54,065; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly professional development

Fully stocked supply closets

Friendly, supportive colleagues

Daily prep periods

Competitive salary starting at $49,150

Job summary

TrulyHired is looking for a Specialist at Alma del Mar in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to plan and teach interventions that enhance student learning. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and Massachusetts licensure in Special Education.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues and maintain a passion for student success. Competitive compensation starts at $49,150 for first-year teachers, with higher rates for bilingual candidates.

Qualifications

• At least one year of full-time teaching experience preferred.
• Proven effectiveness leading students to significant academic gains.
• A passion for working with kids and a belief that all kids can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach highly effective interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and academic support teams.
• Develop high leverage relationships with Alma families.

Skills

Effective teaching strategies

Data analysis for academic gains

Bilingual communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Massachusetts DESE Licensure in Special Education

Job description

Job Description

About Alma

Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the path to college and to challenge them to be service-minded leaders. We do this by immersing our scholars in a highly demanding, highly supportive environment where they receive a content-rich education. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma brings to life a three dimensional vision of student achievement that includes mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality student work.

We’re located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a beautiful coastal city known for its history as the heart of the whaling industry and as a central hub of the abolitionist movement.

Alma gets results for kids. Alma scholars not only outperform their district peers on MCAS, they often outperform their peers in the surrounding suburbs. In some areas, our scholar achievement now matches some of the highest performing schools in the Commonwealth. We have been nationally recognized for our work with English Language Learners.

Specialist Role

As a Specialist you will plan and teach highly effective interventions both within and outside the general education classroom. You will work closely with other teachers in your curriculum area and the academic support team to design instruction that furthers every scholar’s learning. You will develop high leverage relationships with Alma families. You’ll receive the support you need in all aspects of your work, while retaining the autonomy to do what’s right for the scholars with whom you work closely every day.

At Alma we believe that we can best serve our scholars by helping you to meet your long‑term professional growth and career goals.

Who We’re Looking For

• 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 students’ academic gains in your resume)
• Massachusetts DESE Licensure in Special Education. If you are not yet licensed in Massachusetts, consult the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website for information on how to obtain that license.
• 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
• Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply

What You Can Expect

• 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 colleagues
• Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Salary starts at $49,150 for a first‑year teacher. Bilingual candidates are compensated higher.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Alma del Mar is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.