Early Intervention Reading Tutor - Licensed/Retired Teachers

PUNGOTEAGUE ELEM; Melfa (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Pungoteague Elementary School is seeking a part-time Literacy Support Assistant/Early Intervention Reading Initiative Tutor to support the school’s literacy program under a Reading Specialist. Competitive hourly wages vary by qualification, with options for licensed or retired teachers, bachelor’s degree holders, or a high school diploma or associate degree.

The role involves preparing lesson outlines, developing teaching aids, guiding reading and writing activities, and maintaining student

Qualifications

• Discusses the assigned teaching area with the Reading Specialist and classroom teacher in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepares lesson outline and plan in assigned areas and submits outline to the Reading Specialist for review.
• Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids such as hands-on manipulatives, reading materials, and writing materials.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques for guided reading and guided writing.
• Maintains data on students and communicates this data to the classroom teacher.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts by: reading to children; modeling strategies for reading and writing; writing the dictation given by young children; and helping children locate and use materials; encouraging safety habits in work and play; encouraging children to work independently; and listening to children.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instructional efforts with Reading Specialist and teachers.
• Prepare lesson outlines and submit for review.
• Develop teaching aids such as reading and writing materials.
• Present material using guided reading/writing techniques.
• Assist students individually or in groups with assignments.
• Maintain student data and share progress with teachers.

Skills

Reading instruction

Group work with children

Classroom support

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in another field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Pungoteague Elementary School is seeking a part-time Literacy Support Assistant/Early Intervention Reading Initiative Tutor to support the school’s literacy program under a Reading Specialist. Competitive hourly wages vary by qualification, with options for licensed or retired teachers, bachelor’s degree holders, or a high school diploma or associate degree.

The role involves preparing lesson outlines, developing teaching aids, guiding reading and writing activities, and maintaining student