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Watertown Public Schools
30 Common Street, Watertown, MA 02472
DISTRICT PROFILE
Student Enrollment
2871
Approx. Number of Staff
605
Approx. Number of Teachers Hired Each Year
40
Approx. Number of Paraprofessionals/Aides Hired Each Year
12-20
Public Transportation
Public Transit Options near Watertown, MA
● MBTA Green Line – Watertown is 2.3 miles away and Newton has multiple stops
● Waverly Station (commuter rail) – Watertown is 1.2 miles away and Newton is 4.5 miles
away
● Belmont Station (commuter rail) – Watertown is 1.8 miles away and Newton is 5.4 miles
away
● Newtonville Station (commuter rail) – Watertown is 1.8 miles away and Newton is 1 mile
away
● West Newton Station (commuter rail) Watertown is 4 miles away and Newton is 1.3 miles
away
● Bus # 556 connects Newton , Newton Corner, and Downtown Boston
● Bus # 558 connects Riverside, Pleasant Street, Newton Corner and Downtown Boston
● Bus # 71– stops in and around Watertown connecting to Harvard Square
● Bus lines 70, 70A and 71 – stops in and around Watertown
● Bus lines 52, 59 and 558 – stops in and around Newton
Connecting Bus Service at Watertown Yard
● 52 – Dedham Mall or Charles River Loop – Watertown Yard via Oak Hill & Newton
Center
● 57 – Watertown Yard – Kenmore Sta. via Newton Corner & Brighton Center
● 502 – EXPRESS BUS Watertown Yard – Copley Sq. (St. James Ave. at Dartmouth St.)
via Newton Corner & Mass. Turnpike
● 504 – EXPRESS BUS Watertown/Newton Corner – Downtown via Mass. Turnpike
The Watertown Public Schools offers a unique learning environment that is intellectually
rigorous and nurturing with small, responsive classrooms designed to ignite creativity while
empowering student resilience and confidence. Located in the greater Boston area, the
Watertown Public Schools currently has 2871 students enrolled in its preK-12 program within
the Early Steps Preschool, three elementary schools (Cunniff, Hosmer, & Lowell), Watertown
Middle School and Watertown High School. Of these schools, three are identified as
school-wide Title I sites with more than 40% of the student population qualifying for free or
reduced lunch. Currently, we have 600+ employees, and the District is governed by an elected
seven-member School Committee. Watertown students explore and shape the world around
them through a variety of innovative learning experiences and opportunities in a public school
setting.
Our student body is diverse, reflecting the ever-changing demographics of our community and
our nation. Watertown serves a racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse student population,
our largest historically marginalized student group is Latinx (19.1%) and over 45+ languages are
represented among our families. Providing opportunities and removing barriers through our
commitment to equity and inclusion serves as the foundation of our core values: Equity,
Excellence and Community.
WPS seeks passionate educators who are looking to make a difference in students’ lives. WPS
is looking to hire teachers who possess attributes in communication, listening, collaboration,
adaptability, empathy and patience. We are also looking for educators who celebrate equity,
diversity, and inclusion amongst our school community. Join our family of educators,
administrators, staff, students, and families who bring diverse skills and experience as we strive
to become a premier innovative school district in Massachusetts.
What is it like to teach at Watertown Public Schools?
Watertown is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, part of Greater Boston. The city offers a thriving community to live and work within. Diversity is integral to our identity with Watertown.
What kind of support does Watertown Public Schools offer new teachers?
Watertown Public Schools provides a New Teacher Orientation, new teacher professional
development, and a mentorship program. The Office of Human Resources believes that
continuous support throughout your journey as a teacher at WPS is essential. Therefore, we
offer a diverse array of professional development opportunities for all levels of teachers.
How does Watertown Public Schools demonstrate that it is commited to teacher diversity?
WPS creates an equitable, challenging, and innovative learning environment where everyone
belongs and every student is empowered to shape the world around them. WPS strives to build
a diverse candidate pipeline, partner with external organizations to promote equity and diversity,
and ensure training for hiring managers around equitable hiring practices.