Literacy and Numeracy Teacher
About the Employer
Key Responsibilities
Direct Student Support & Intervention Provide direct, evidence-based literacy and numeracy instruction to identified Title I students through 1:1 tutoring, small group targeted support, and push-in classroom models. Deliver push-in support during content-area instruction to assist students in transferring and applying foundational literacy and math skills across subjects. Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and specific academic needs within tier 2 and tier 3 intervention frameworks. Assist with administering, analyzing, and interpreting universal screeners, diagnostic tools, and benchmark assessments, including DIBELS and I-Ready. Progress monitor and chart student progress, using real-time data to evaluate intervention efficacy and adapt instructional plans accordingly. Active involvement in school-based data review meetings and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) team discussions to identify student intervention candidates. Plan and participate in Title I family outreach initiatives and parent engagement events to foster strong home-school partnerships. Maintain complete and meticulous service logs, diagnostic records, and monthly time and effort reports in compliance with Massachusetts DSE and Federal Title I regulatory requirements. Maintain regular, constructive communication with families regarding student goals, growth, and home support strategies.
Position Detail Summary
Position Title: Title I Teacher (Literacy & Numeracy) Status & FTE: 1.0 FTE (Full-time, Shared Position) Building Assignment: Shared: Rita E. Miller School (0.4 FTE) & Normand E. Day School (0.6 FTE) Reports to: Building Principals Target Start Date:
District Overview
Westford Public Schools is dedicated to providing a rigorous, supportive, and inclusive educational experience that fosters academic excellence and social-emotional growth for every student. We are currently seeking an innovative, highly collaborative, and skilled Title I Teacher to join our elementary educator team and lead targeted literacy and numeracy interventions.
Position Summary
The Title I Teacher is a dynamic position designed to bridge direct student intervention with collaborative instructional coaching. Serving students across early childhood through upper elementary grades, this educator will utilize data-informed strategies to identify student learning gaps, deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions, and work alongside classroom teachers to reinforce foundational literacy and math concepts across the curriculum. This position is a 1.0 FTE shared assignment across two district schools: Focus on early literacy acquisition, foundational phonemic awareness/phonics, and early numeracy development. Focus on advanced reading comprehension, structured writing skills, numerical fluency, and mathematical problem-solving.
• Rita E. Miller School (PreK-2): 2 days per week (0.4 FTE)
• Normand E. Day School (Grades 3-5): 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)
Required Credentials
DSE Licensure: Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DSE) License in at least one of the following fields:
• Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
• Early Childhood Education (PreK-2)
• Reading Specialist (All Levels)
• Moderate Disabilities / Special Education (PreK-8 or 5-12)
Core Competencies
• Demonstrated understanding of structured literacy principles, methods, and foundational numeracy concepts.
• Practical knowledge of MTSS
• Proven skill in gathering, interpreting, and communicating student assessment data.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Education, Reading/Literacy, Mathematics, or Special Education.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of successful teaching or intervention experience in a public elementary setting.