Reading Coach

Morning Star Academy; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morning Star Academy seeks an educator to lead literacy interventions aligned with the science of reading and SC Read to Succeed requirements. You will support students at risk, administer screenings, and partner with teachers to strengthen Tier I instruction.

You will engage families, participate in LETRS or R2S development, and contribute to ongoing progress monitoring to ensure measurable gains in reading proficiency.

Qualifications

• Valid South Carolina teaching certificate required.
• Read to Succeed Endorsement required.
• Knowledge of evidence-based reading and math instructional strategies.
• Experience implementing small-group intervention or RTI/MTSS supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, evidence-based reading interventions aligned to the science of reading as required under the SC Read to Succeed Act.
• Identify and support students struggling with grade-level text using early intervention.
• 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 for Tier I improvement.
• Communicate with families about reading needs, goals, and home supports as required by R2S policies.
• Participate in LETRS or approved R2S professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor/administrator.

Skills

Evidence-based reading

RTI/MTSS implementation

Communication with families

Education

South Carolina teaching certificate

Read to Succeed Endorsement

Tools

LETRS

Fountas & Pinnell

DIBELS

Acadience

i-Ready

MAP

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

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Valid South Carolina teaching certificate in an appropriate certification field.
• Hold SC teaching certificate with Read to Succeed Endorsement.
• Knowledge of evidence-based reading and math instructional strategies.
• Experience implementing small-group intervention or RTI/MTSS supports.

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.