Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Mathematics
Date Posted: 5/25/2026
Location: Matthew J. Kuss Middle School
FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TITLE: MATHEMATICS TEACHER -
QUALIFICATIONS:- Appropriate Massachusetts Licensure
- Bachelor's Degree with major or minor in Mathematics
REPORTS TO: School Principal and Department Head
JOB GOAL:To help each pupil develop competence in basic mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each pupil to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the School Committee, and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
- Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
- Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
- Evaluates each pupil's progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
- Communicates with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics, and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
- Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
- Participates in curriculum and other development programs.
- Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematics teams, and participates in faculty meetings.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the School Department and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
- All other responsibilities that are listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River Educators' Association and the Fall River School Committee.
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding. Salary ranges from $59,491-$105,164 from Step 2 to Step 12, Bachelor's Degree-CAGS/Doctorate Degree.
