Salary Range: $78,000 - $170,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities, and fosters diversity as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community. 

Dalton’s Middle School is seeking a full-time 4^th and 5^th Grade Math Specialist to start in September 2025. The Math Specialist will work with students in 4^th and 5^th grades to support their learning in and outside the math classroom. They will co-teach two sections of 4^th or 5^th grade Math and provide support to students in other classrooms across the 4^th and 5^th grades. Working with students to foster confidence and enthusiasm in their study of mathematical concepts, along with supporting them to develop fluency with rational number operations and pre-algebra topics is central to this role. 

The Math Specialist is part of the MS Math Department (4^th -8^th grades) and is responsible for supporting effective mathematics instruction in collaboration with the classroom teacher. They are also responsible for working with students who need intervention support services or enrichment outside of class in the 4^th & 5^th grades. They will collaborate closely with the 6^th-8^th Grade Math Specialist and the 6th Grade Math team to support the transition from 5th to 6th grade.

Responsibilities:

• Co-teach 4^th or 5^th grade Math
• Co-plan 4^th & 5^th grade with other Math Teachers 
• Collaborate with the MS Math teachers on differentiated teaching strategies to support a range of learners. 
• Identify learning styles and recommend appropriate strategies for the teacher and student to implement, including ensuring that accommodations are met. 
• Think creatively and flexibly on best structures to support student learning (based on data as well).
• Work individually or in small groups with students in 4^th & 5^th grades (who are identified by teachers and administrators) both in class and during multiple Lab periods a week. 
• Communicate information regarding progress in math through rotational meetings with House Advisors
• Attend case conferences and guidance meetings as needed
• Complete checklist reports
• Facilitate communication between tutors and teachers to coordinate the support program

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education or a related field. Special Education Degree preferred
• Experience with upper elementary math (3^rd-6^th grades)
• Prior experience in working with Upper Elementary and Middle School students with learning differences
• Places value in using an asset based, whole child approach to supporting students
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong skills in data gathering, organizing, analysis and follow through, developing differentiated plans and implementing next steps
• Effective interpersonal skills and proven success working collaboratively
• A reflective practitioner who possesses a willingness to grow professionally
• Ability to manage, take initiative on, prioritize and follow through

The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment-opportunities

About The Dalton School

The Dalton School is an independent, co-educational day school (K-12), founded in 1919 by the renowned progressive educator Helen Parkhurst. Parkhurst’s visionary Dalton Plan remains the keystone of the school’s progressive educational philosophy and is now the model for over 200 Dalton schools in other parts of the world. The Dalton School is the innovative leader in developing creative problem solvers who identify issues, grapple with possibilities, and design solutions to global challenges from multiple perspectives. Dalton is recognized for its rigorous, innovative educational curriculum and offers its 1,300 students a breadth of stimulating and challenging programs taught by our dedicated faculty. Our high academic standards are complemented by an exemplary performing and fine arts curriculum – taught by faculty who are professionals in their fields – and a full range of athletic teams and extra-curricular activities. The Dalton School actively seeks to forward diversity through its programs and hiring.

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