Literacy and Math Interventionist K-12

Morning Star Academy; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morning Star Academy is seeking an educator to deliver intensive literacy and math interventions aligned with the SC Read to Succeed Act. You will administer universal screeners, monitor progress, and collaborate with teachers to strengthen Tier I instruction.

The role requires SC teaching certification and experience with RTI/MTSS, with training in LETRS or R2S preferred. You will communicate with families about goals and supports.

Qualifications

• SC Teaching Certificate is required.
• Experience with evidence-based reading and math instruction.
• Experience delivering small-group interventions or RTI/MTSS supports.
• Willingness to complete mandated R2S Literacy Teacher coursework or LETRS training if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, evidence-based reading interventions aligned to the science of reading.
• Identify and serve students who struggle with grade-level text.
• Administer universal screeners and progress monitoring tools; analyze results to guide instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement intervention plans and share strategies.
• Communicate with families about reading needs, goals, and home supports.
• Participate in LETRS or R2S professional development for literacy instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Evidence-based reading strategies

Data analysis

Progress monitoring

RTI/MTSS implementation

Collaboration with teachers

Education

SC teaching certificate

LETRS training / R2S literacy coursework (preferred)

Job description

Description

Literacy Intervention Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, evidence-based reading interventions aligned to the science of reading, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, as required under the SC Read to Succeed Act.
• Identify and serve students who struggle to comprehend grade-level text, ensuring early support in accordance with R2S statutes.
• Administer universal screeners, formative assessments, and progress monitoring tools; analyze results to guide instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement intervention plans and share strategies that strengthen Tier I instruction.
• Communicate with families about student reading needs, intervention goals, and recommended home supports, as required by R2S parent notification policies.
• Participate in the state-required LETRS or approved R2S professional development for educators delivering literacy instruction or interventions.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor/administrator

Math Intervention Responsibilities

• Provide targeted math interventions aligned to the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Mathematics Standards, including numerical reasoning, algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, and data analysis.
• Reinforce the SC Mathematical Process Standards in intervention settings (e.g., problem solving, reasoning, modeling, precision).
• Use diagnostic assessments, benchmark tools, and progress monitoring measures to identify learning gaps and adjust instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support aligned math instruction and share intervention strategies.
• Use manipulatives, hands-on activities, and visual models to support conceptual understanding.
• Participate in RTI/MTSS meetings to discuss intervention progress, support plans, and referrals as needed.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Valid South Carolina teaching certificate in an appropriate certification field.
• Knowledge of evidence-based reading and math instructional strategies.
• Experience implementing small-group intervention or RTI/MTSS supports.
• Willingness to complete mandated Read to Succeed (R2S) Literacy Teacher coursework or LETRS training, if applicable to assigned grade levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering reading interventions aligned with the science of reading.
• Experience using math manipulatives, formative assessments, and intervention curricula.
• Training in LETRS, Fountas & Pinnell, DIBELS, Acadience, i-Ready, MAP, or similar programs.
• Strong data analysis and progress monitoring skills.