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Wachusett hires MTSS interventionists and STEAM teachers; district begins licensure audit and DCF background checks
Summary
Superintendent and HR staff reported hiring seven MTSS interventionists and eight STEAM teachers, expanding team‑chair positions, launching a multi‑phase teacher licensure audit and rolling out DCF background checks for new hires; committee members requested an October class‑size report.
District leaders told the School Committee on Sept. 8 that several positions funded in the FY26 budget have been filled and that the district is working to tighten certification and background‑check processes.
Director Biondo reported the district "hired 7" MTSS interventionists for grades 1–2 classrooms who will push into mainstream classrooms to support reading and math, and eight STEAM teachers for K–5 schools. "The majority of the folks…
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