Literacy Coach: Small-Group Reading Tutor

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Sioux Falls School District is seeking a Reading Tutor to provide targeted, evidence-based reading intervention through daily small-group instruction, supporting students' literacy growth. Instruction will occur at Sioux Falls Lutheran School with one-on-one and small-group support.

The role emphasizes delivering lessons aligned with literacy curricula, using guided reading strategies, and monitoring progress through assessments, while fostering a love of reading in students on a

Qualifications

• Elementary education degree required; reading endorsement preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet diverse learners.
• Demonstrated skills in using technology to enhance student learning.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to improve reading skills (phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension).
• Deliver lessons aligned with teacher plans, literacy curriculum, and student reading levels.
• Use guided reading strategies, sight word practice, and other age-appropriate methods.
• Support students in developing confidence and motivation as readers.
• Conduct informal reading assessments (e.g., fluency checks, comprehension questions, running records).
• Track student performance and growth using data collection tools.
• Share progress reports with classroom teachers and/or literacy specialists.
• Communicate regularly with classroom teachers to align tutoring with classroom instruction.

Skills

Reading tutoring

Assessment

Collaboration

Communication

Technology use

Education

Elementary education degree

Reading endorsement preferred

Job description

The Sioux Falls School District is seeking a Reading Tutor to provide targeted, evidence-based reading intervention through daily small-group instruction, supporting students' literacy growth. Instruction will occur at Sioux Falls Lutheran School with one-on-one and small-group support.

The role emphasizes delivering lessons aligned with literacy curricula, using guided reading strategies, and monitoring progress through assessments, while fostering a love of reading in students on a