• Job Description

  Req#: 2313
  Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Title I Reading Teacher
  
  
  
  
  Date Posted:
  2/2/2026
  
  
  
  
  Location:
  Melrose Elementary
  
  
  
  
  Date Available:
  2026-2027 School Year
  
  
  
  
  Closing Date:
  2/6 or until filled
  
  
  
  
  Valid Ohio teaching licensure in the appropriate grade level and/or subject area is required, or the ability to obtain licensure.
  Ohio Certification in Reading (K-12) preferred
  Training and experience in teaching English/Language Arts and/or Reading
  Training and experience in teaching literature and written communication
  Experience using computers and appropriate educational software as tools in the Reading classroom
  Training and experience with multiple reading assessments such as Clays, Brigance and F & P
  Training and experience in using a reading and writing workshop model, and other models of teaching that promote students' active participation in their learning
  Training and experience working with students with special needs in the regular classroom
  Familiarity with co-teaching models and team teaching, including integrated models, familiarity with learning styles and multiple intelligences
  Ability to plan and execute lessons to accommodate the needs of students of all ability levels (remedial and enriched); excellent evaluations for experienced teachers
  Outstanding recommendations
  Willingness to work as a team member on a daily basis and as part of the Ohio Improvement Process
  Ability and willingness to engage in ongoing curriculum development
  Commitment to improving student performance as measured by local and state assessment measures
  Must be a highly qualified teacher
  Willingness to lead and coordinate family and community literacy events
  Training and ability to diagnose gaps in student reading performance and recommend/implement research-based strategies
  Willingness to collaborate with literacy coach to support the implementation of a balanced literacy framework
  Understanding and collection of artifacts for Title I compliance
  VACANCY NOTICE: Reading Teacher
  LOCATION: Melrose Elementary
  EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 School Year
  POSTING DATE: February 2, 2026
  APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 6 at 11:59 p.m. or until filled
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Valid Ohio teaching licensure in the appropriate grade level and/or subject area is required, or the ability to obtain licensure.
  • Ohio Certification in Reading (K-12) preferred
  • Training and experience in teaching English/Language Arts and/or Reading
  • Training and experience in teaching literature and written communication
  • Experience using computers and appropriate educational software as tools in the Reading classroom
  • Training and experience with multiple reading assessments such as Clays, Brigance and F & P
  • Training and experience in using a reading and writing workshop model, and other models of teaching that promote students' active participation in their learning
  • Training and experience working with students with special needs in the regular classroom
  • Familiarity with co-teaching models and team teaching, including integrated models, familiarity with learning styles and multiple intelligences
  • Ability to plan and execute lessons to accommodate the needs of students of all ability levels (remedial and enriched); excellent evaluations for experienced teachers
  • Outstanding recommendations
  • Willingness to work as a team member on a daily basis and as part of the Ohio Improvement Process
  • Ability and willingness to engage in ongoing curriculum development
  • Commitment to improving student performance as measured by local and state assessment measures
  • Must be a highly qualified teacher
  • Willingness to lead and coordinate family and community literacy events
  • Training and ability to diagnose gaps in student reading performance and recommend/implement research-based strategies
  • Willingness to collaborate with literacy coach to support the implementation of a balanced literacy framework
  • Understanding and collection of artifacts for Title I compliance
  
  LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Candidates (unless current employees) must pass a criminal background investigation prior to employment.
  
  HOW TO APPLY:
  • Internal Candidates: Submit APPLITRACK application by the posting deadline
  • External Candidates: A submitted APPLITRACK application and a current resume must be received online by the posting deadline. Paper documents will not be accepted.
  • Substitutes and General's Club Only Employees: Apply as an external candidate
  
  Applitrack Link: http://www.applitrack.com/wooster/onlineapp or visit www.woostercityschools.org and click on Employment to navigate to all current postings
  
  **Wooster City School District is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.
  
  
  
  
  

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  Wooster High School is a public high school in Wooster, Ohio, United States.

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