26-27 PT Pre-Vocational Math Teacher - Evenings

Position Summary

The Pre-Vocational Math Teacher Evening will be primarily responsible for raising the Math levels and preparing students to enter the HVAC training program. The Math Teacher will be serving a class of approximately 20-25 adult students. Students range in age and previous education; English is the second language for some of our students. Students are working towards preparing to enter the HVAC evening program at SCALE.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and choose appropriate materials, following the ABE Department’s Curriculum Guidelines and MA DESE College and Career Readiness Standards, and submit one lesson plan per month.
• Meet weekly with the Reading/Writing Teacher to plan, implement and monitor the Para Educator curriculum and provide individualized support to students in the program.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, department meetings and appropriate in-service workshops.
• Evaluate student progress and make placement recommendations as required by department policy/procedures.
• Complete attendance and assessment-related activities as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
• Work effectively with other teachers, counselor(s), the program administrator and Director on student and program issues.
• Follow department policy/procedures regarding substitutes and substitute lesson plans.
• Integrate digital literacy into instruction, including using Aztec software for additional practice.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree; Masters in Math or Adult Basic Education preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years ABE classroom teaching experience – at least one complete year teaching adult immigrants.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of learner-centered teaching approaches and effective integrated skills activities.
• Massachusetts Teacher Certification a plus.
• MAPT certification is preferred but not required for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Frequent walking, standing.
• Lifting/Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 20 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.

Terms of Employment

• Employment Status: Part Time
• Grant Funded position
• Union Affiliation: SEU, Unit D
• FLSA Classification: Non Exempt
• August - June
• Weekly Schedule: 2 Evenings per week
• Teaching Hours: 6
• Preparation Hours: 1.5
• Monthly meetings, third Thursday of the month, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
• Salary shall be commensurate with education and experience, in accordance with the Somerville Educator's Union collective bargaining agreement

Pre-Employment Requirements

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance
• Fingerprints