Academic Support Center Teacher

WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

JOB POSTING

Title: Academic Support Center Teacher

Position Summary: Wayland Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Academic Support Center Teacher to join our team. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of our high school learners.

Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to): 

• Create an environment of belonging in the Academic Support Center that is conducive to students’ growth as learners and community members;
• Embrace the diversity of the students and ensure that they all have equitable opportunities for learning and belonging;
• Provide appropriate learning experiences in applicable content/skill areas and SEL, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements;
• Monitor students' academic progress and make quick use of interventions when progress is stalled; 
• Keep current in the developments in the area of MTSS and related pedagogy;
• Hold high expectations for all students, provide appropriate support, and serve as a facilitator of student learning;
• Actively participate in the accomplishment of the goals and priorities of the PLC/school/district;
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the Academic Support coordinator, school counselors, administrators, teachers, and/or parents/caretakers to provide and monitor appropriate supports for students;  
• Participate in administrative tasks such as organizing schedules, updating work lists, and using student progress systems;
• Work with district and school leadership to combat systemic barriers that limit student, family, and staff members’ equitable access to opportunity;
• Any other relative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• • MA DESE Licensure or eligibility 9-12 in applicable field  
  • Dual licensure in Special Education or ESL highly desirable
  • SEI Endorsement

Professionalism: Strong communication skills and the personal characteristics necessary to serve as a positive role model for students.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in secondary education or a related content area required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience teaching in a diverse public high school preferred
• Experience working with students with academic struggles and/or disabilities/special abilities preferred
• Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred
• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate

Work Schedule and Compensation: 

• This position is 0.5 (hours to be determined with supervisor) 
• Compensation based on the WEA contract. [Example: Master’s through Master’s 30 range $95,754  - $126,651]

Wayland Public Schools (WPS) provides a desirable benefits package for full-time employees which include: health, employer sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and participation in retirement pension boards.

WPS is an equal opportunity employer committed to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, disability or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. WPS is proudly a member district of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive and equitable educational community. WPS encourages candidates of all backgrounds and seeks applicants who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and belonging.