26-27 Grade 6 Math Teacher - .50 FTE (one year only)

Somerville School District; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools in Somerville, MA seeks a 26-27 Grade 6 Math Teacher for a 0.5 FTE temporary position for the 2026-2027 school year. Immediate starting date with duties including instruction aligned to standards, assessments, and collaboration with staff.

The role requires an appropriate elementary/secondary educator license, DESE SEI endorsement, and a preference for bilingual candidates. Salary is set per the SEU Unit A contract and district policies.

Qualifications

• Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in the field or subject for this position.
• DESE SEI endorsement required.
• Bilingual Educator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans units and lessons aligned to State standards and district curriculum.
• Provides ongoing formative and summative assessments and analyzes data.
• Adapts curriculum to meet varied student learning needs.
• Establishes culturally responsive two-way communication with families.
• Collaborates with educators for specialized instruction and social-emotional support.
• Maintains a safe, welcoming learning environment per district guidance.
• Participates in professional growth and implements new methodologies.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Principal/Supervisor.

Skills

DESE SEI endorsement

Bilingual Educator

Educator license

Job description

26-27 Grade 6 Math Teacher - .50 FTE (one year only)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907039

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a temporary position for the 2026-2027 school year

Position Summary

The teacher in the Somerville Public Schools maintains the safety, care, and wellbeing of the students that they are charged with. They have an understanding of child and youth development and provide opportunities for learning and social and emotional development following the standards, scope, and sequence of grade level and content areas.

The teacher in SPS holds high expectations for every student and strives to know each student’s unique learning strengths and needs. The teacher uses differentiated instruction strategies to ensure equitable and meaningful access to the curriculum and learning for all students.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Plans units and lessons and delivers instruction aligned to State standards and district curriculum.
• Provides ongoing formative and summative assessments and analyzes assessment data in order to determine learning needs of students.
• Adapts curriculum and instruction to teach all students according to their varied learning strengths and needs.
• Establishes and maintains culturally responsive and two-way communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers.
• Collaborates with other educators for the delivery of specialized instruction and/or social and emotional support according to students’ needs.
• Follows the guidance and direction of the School Principal and other school and district administrators to maintain a safe, welcoming, culturally affirming, and equitable learning environment.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities, reflects on current practices, and incorporates new methodologies into instructional planning and delivery.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor and in accordance with the SEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

• Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in thefield or subject for this position
• DESE SEI endorsement Required
• Bilingual Educator Preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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, and navigating stairs.
• Lifting/Strength:Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment).
• Physical Dexterity:Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks:Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

Reporting Relationships

• Position Reports to: K-8 STEM Curriculum Coordinator

Terms of Employment

• Position Type: Part- Time
• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• Union Status:SEU, Unit A
• Salary and benefits are determined in accordance with theSomerville Educators Union, Unit Acollective bargaining agreement and the policies of the Somerville School Committee.

Pre-Employment Requirements

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance

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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/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 any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $33,158.50 to $64,772 Salary per CBA salary schedule

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Paula O'Sullivan , K-8 STEM Curriculum Coordinator
• CENTRAL OFFICE
• Email: [e-mail]