Westford Public Schools Employment Opportunity: Title I Teacher (Literacy & Numeracy) 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) & Norman 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:
- Rita E. Miller School (PreK-2): 2 days per week (0.4 FTE) - Focus on early literacy acquisition, foundational phonemic awareness/phonics, and early numeracy development.
- Norman E. Day School (Grades 3-5): 3 days per week (0.6 FTE) - Focus on advanced reading comprehension, structured writing skills, numerical fluency, and mathematical problem-solving.
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 DESE and federal Title I regulatory requirements.
- Maintain regular, constructive communication with families regarding student goals, growth, and home support strategies.
Required Credentials
DESE Licensure: Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) 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.