Title: SY 26-27 Elementary Title I Reading Teacher - 1 Year Only Position 

*Pending final approval of the WPS FY27 ESSA Title I Grant application*

Job Goal: 

The Elementary Title I Reading Teacher works in collaboration with teachers, the Title I Building Principal, Elementary Literacy Specialists and the Pre K-5 Department Head of Literacy to actualize the district vision of academic excellence for all students by providing direct, targeted reading instruction and assessment for students who have been identified through a universal screening process for reading. The goal of the position is to ensure highly effective, supplemental reading instruction for Title I students in order to ensure that their academic reading achievement meets reading benchmarks according to universal screening and benchmark assessments. This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, the Department Head of PreK-5 Literacy and the Building Principal of the Title I School. 

Performance Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides research and evidence-based, targeted, direct instruction in small groups for Title I students.
• Develops systems for tracking and monitoring Title I student reading achievement and progress.
• Collaborates with the PK-5 Department Head for Literacy and the school’s literacy specialists to analyze and utilize data to inform daily instructional planning.
• Collaborates to administer universal screening processes, benchmark assessments, and individual student progress monitoring procedures for Title I students.
• Collaborates with building and district administration by serving on the school’s data team, student support team, and grade level team meetings to support Title I students’ learning needs.
• Co-plans and co-facilitates a Title I family event in each Title I school.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the general education classroom teacher to conduct ongoing home/school communication regarding Title I progress.
• Participates in parent/teacher conferences as defined on the WPS School District 2026-2027 Calendar.
• Fulfills all Title I requirements and responsibilities as assigned.

 Qualifications:                

• MA DESE Licensure in Reading, all Grade Levels, preferred; or similar licensure such as MA DESE Elementary Licensure 1-6; MA DESE Moderate Special Needs Licensure PK-8; or MA DESE Licensure ESL PK-6
• Master’s Degree in Specialist Teacher of Reading, Language and Literacy, English Language Arts Curriculum, and/or English as a Second Language, preferred.
• Holds the SEI Endorsement
• Working knowledge and experience with Multi-tiered Systems of Support, evidence-based reading curriculum and instructional methodology, as well as universal screening, benchmark assessments and progress monitoring.
• Diversity is a core value of WPS. WPS is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive school environment for all and seeks to hire team members who will enrich our diversity.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates organization, dependability and punctuality in assigned duties.
• Demonstrates strong collaboration and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates strong capability with technology.
• Strives to demonstrate continuous learning, growth and improvement.
• Seeks and utilizes feedback for improvement.

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, PK-5 Department Head for Literacy, Building Principal of Title I School

Compensation:Salary commensurate with the terms of the WEA Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is a FY27 Title I grant funded position and is contingent upon the approval, receipt, and continued availability of the 2026-2027 annual entitlement. This position is one-year only and concludes commensurate with the terms of the FY27 Title I Grant.

Physical Demands:

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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms, climb or balance and stoop.. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to have the cognitive ability and focus to manage multiple detailed tasks at once with frequent interruptions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work is performed in an educational environment. Majority of the work is performed in a moderately noisy environment with frequent interruptions.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, physical, mental or psychiatric disability, genetics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.