SY 26-27 Elementary Title I Reading Teacher - September 2026 Only Position (based on Title I funding)

Wellesley Public Schools • Wellesley, MA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• MA DESE Licensure in Reading, all Grade Levels, preferred
• Master’s Degree in Specialist Teacher of Reading, Language and Literacy, English Language Arts Curriculum, and/or English as a Second Language, preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with the terms of the WEA Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level