Reading Teacher

Overview

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Title I Reading Teacher

Date Posted: 2/2/2026

Location:

Melrose Elementary

Date Available:

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:  School Year

POSTING DATE:
February 2, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
February 6 at 11:59 p.m. or until filled

• Legal requirements:
  Candidates (unless current employees) must pass a criminal background investigation prior to employment.

• 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:
• Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Employment to navigate to all current postings

Legal Notice: Wooster City School District is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.