Full Time Mathematics Teacher [Pollard Middle School] 1.0 FTE

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm middle school math teacher to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and administers middle school math curriculum consistent with state standards, school district goals, and objectives. 
• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of math content, methods, and principles of effective middle school instruction.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction and student learning. 
• Plan and execute appropriate instructional and learning strategies. These activities, materials, and assignments will be expected to reflect a deep understanding of the needs (academic and social/emotional) of students.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; 
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge on current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research. 
• Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective two-way communication with students and parents. 
• Creates and maintains a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students in the classroom. Sets clear and appropriate expectations for all students to succeed
• Coordinates with other department members, clustermates, and educators to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in all school-wide initiatives and committees.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal or their designee. 

Required Qualifications:      

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Mathematics license at the appropriate level
• Holds an SEI endorsement, dual certification in ESL, or qualifies for such certification
• This includes all core Academic Teachers (early childhood, elementary, teachers of students with moderate and severe disabilities, English, reading, language arts, mathematics, science, civics and government, economics, history, and geography)

Application and Selection Procedure:

• All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process. All semi-final and final candidates will be asked to complete a demonstration lesson. 
• All members of the hiring team are required to attend anti-bias/ anti-racist training. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

Please review Unit Contract A and this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits. 

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.

All positions are subject to the approval of the 2025-2026 Needham Public School budget by the Town of Needham.