*Pending final approval of the WPS FY26 ESSA Title I Grant application

The Elementary Title I Reading Paraprofessional works under the supervision of the Pre K-5 Department Head for Literacy and the Title I Reading Teacher and in collaboration with teachers, Elementary Literacy Specialists, and the Title I Building Principals to actualize the district vision of academic excellence for all students by supporting 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 support the delivery of 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 Principals of the Title I School.

Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assists the Title I teacher in providing research and evidence-based, targeted, direct instruction in small groups for Title I students.
Reinforces the learning of literacy skills introduced by the Title I Reading Teacher or classroom teachers.
Tracks and monitors Title I student reading achievement and progress.
Collaborates with the Title I Reading Teacher, 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.
Assists in fulfilling all Title I requirements and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education preferred.
MA DESE Licensure in Reading, all Grade Levels 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, held or in process preferred.
Basic knowledge of 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.

Reporting:

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, PK-5 Department Head for Literacy, Title I Reading Teacher

Salary:

Salary commensurate with the terms of the WEA Unit C Collective Bargaining Agreement
This position is a FY26 Title I grant funded position and is contingent upon the approval and receipt of the 2025-2026 annual entitlement. This position is one-year only and concludes commensurate with the terms of the FY26 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 move throughout a building; 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.