Literacy Support Assistant/ Early Intervention Reading Initiative Tutor

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

Literacy Support Assistant/ Early Intervention Reading Initiative Tutor

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Literacy Support Assistant/ Early Intervention Reading Initiative Tutor

$25 hourly - Licensed or Retired Teachers

$18.75 hourly - Bachelor’s Degree in Another Field

$15.00 hourly - High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Part-Time

Job Summary

The position is responsible for assisting the teaching staff with the school’s literacy program and helping classroom teachers in their instructional efforts. The tutor works under the supervision of a certified Reading Specialist.

• 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.

• High School Diploma required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrate basic reading, writing, and computational skills.
• Have previous experience working with groups of children.
• Have good physical and emotional health.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The individual must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone and enter data into a computer; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak clearly in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; lift up to 25 pounds; and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Clearance

Criminal History Background Check, Fingerprinting, Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment

Supervision Exercised

None

Supervision Received

Principal and Teacher

Position Type: Part-Time

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This job is also posted in Accomack County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5987700

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Office
• 23296 Courthouse Ave.
• P.O. Box 330
• Accomac, Virginia 23301
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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