Title 1 Teacher

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

South Haven Public Schools is seeking a Title 1 Teacher to provide targeted, data-driven literacy instruction for kindergarten through second grade, aligned with the Science of Reading. You will administer assessments, monitor progress, and collaborate with teachers and families to support student growth.

Responsibilities include delivering explicit reading interventions, focusing on early literacy skills, analyzing data with MTSS teams, and maintaining accurate intervention documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related literacy field is required.
• Michigan Teaching Certification with Elementary K-5 endorsement is required.
• Proficiency with student data management systems and early literacy digital assessment tools needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted, explicit reading interventions to kindergarten through second-grade students.
• Focus on essential early literacy skills and MTSS/RTI-aligned instruction.
• Administer diagnostic literacy benchmarks and progress monitoring assessments.

Skills

Data management

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related literacy field

Michigan Teaching Certification with Elementary K-5 endorsement

Tools

Student data management systems

Job description

Deadline: December 30, 2026
District/Organization: South Haven Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Position/Job Title:

Title 1 Teacher

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education or a
• related literacy field.
• Certification: Valid Michigan Teaching Certification with an
• Elementary K-5 endorsement.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with student data management
• systems and early literacy digital assessment tools.

Position Summary:

The Title 1 Teacher provides targeted, data-driven, small-group literacy instruction to kindergarten through second-grade students who require additional support. Utilizing evidence-based strategies aligned with the Science of Reading, you will help young and early comprehension. This role heavily relies on administering assessments, monitoring progress through Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS/RTI) frameworks, and collaborating closely with classroom teachers and families to ensure student growth.

• Direct Instruction: Deliver explicit, systematic, and high-quality reading interventions to individual students or small groups.
• Skill Focus: Target essential early literacy skills
• Assessment & Screening: Administer diagnostic literacy benchmarks and progress monitoring assessments.
• Data-Driven Planning: Analyze student data alongside the MTSS team to identify at-risk readers, form flexible tiers, and adjust instruction. Teacher Collaboration: Coordinate with K-3 general education teachers to align intervention targets with core classroom instruction.
• Family Engagement: Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers regarding student milestones, data updates, and home literacy strategies.
• Deep knowledge of early childhood literacy development stages and the Science of Reading pedagogy.
• Exceptional classroom management skills tailored to small-group settings with young children.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with hesitant young readers and maintain strong professional partnerships with staff.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive, organized compliance records of student intervention plans, attendance, and progress charts.