Title I Reading Teacher: Accelerate Elementary Literacy

Young World Physical Education; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leominster Public Schools' Northwest Elementary School is seeking a Title I Reading Teacher to deliver high-quality literacy interventions and support for students needing extra instruction. The role collaborates with classroom teachers, ELL staff, special educators, and school leaders to build foundational reading skills and accelerate learning within MTSS.

The successful candidate will use assessments like i-Ready and DIBELS, plan explicit instruction in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE licensure in Elementary Education and/or Reading Specialist preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Reading/Literacy or related field preferred.
• Experience providing reading intervention at the elementary level.
• Knowledge of the science of reading and evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Experience using assessment data to guide instructional decision-making.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted Tier II and III reading intervention to individual students and small groups.
• Plan explicit, systematic instruction in foundational reading skills including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.
• Utilize assessment data (e.g., i-Ready, DIBELS, curriculum-based assessments, progress monitoring tools) to identify student needs, group students, monitor progress, and adjust instruction.
• Collaborate regularly with classroom teachers to align intervention instruction with grade-level curriculum and classroom learning.
• Participate in MTSS, Student Support Team, PLC, and data meetings to discuss student progress and intervention planning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate growth with families and school staff.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based literacy practices aligned with the district's curriculum and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Create an engaging, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment that fosters student confidence and achievement.
• Collaborate with special education and multilingual learner staff to ensure equitable access to literacy instruction.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities and contribute to a collaborative professional culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Data-driven instruction

Evidence-based literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Reading/Literacy

DESE licensure (Elementary Education or Reading Specialist)

Tools

i-Ready

DIBELS

Progress monitoring tools

Job description

Leominster Public Schools' Northwest Elementary School is seeking a Title I Reading Teacher to deliver high-quality literacy interventions and support for students needing extra instruction. The role collaborates with classroom teachers, ELL staff, special educators, and school leaders to build foundational reading skills and accelerate learning within MTSS.

The successful candidate will use assessments like i-Ready and DIBELS, plan explicit instruction in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and