Reading Coach - YLA

CLEMU Clemson University; Pickens (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Clemson University in Pickens, SC seeks a Temporary Reading Coach to support YLA program delivery. The role emphasizes planning and delivering instruction, monitoring student progress, and coordinating with teachers and administrators.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and SC teacher certification (or certification after hire); it involves updating records and participating in school activities, with compensation based on hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• SC Teacher Certification or complete certification after hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach: Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and problem-based learning. Develop schemes of work and lesson plans. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Monitor and evaluate: Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment; evaluate student performance and progress; provide feedback and maintain records.
• Reports: Update records, prepare reports on students and activities; participate in meetings and communicate progress to students, colleagues and parents.
• Manage behavior: Enforce rules and procedures; support students and address academic problems.
• Reading Coach: Analyze data and lead in creating an academic achievement plan; provide demonstration lessons, coaching and team teaching; interact with administrators and parents.

Skills

Lesson planning

Instructional delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Teaches students or supervises an educational program; plans and conducts classes based on grade level and/or ability of students in given classes. Serves as the Reading Coach for YLA. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• 45% - Teach: Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and problem-based learning. Develop schemes of work and lesson plans. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Prepare classroom for class activities. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
• 15% - Monitor and Evaluate: Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. Use relevant technology to support instruction. Observe and evaluate students' performance and development. Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests and assignments. Provide the appropriate feedback on work. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• 15% - Reports: Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations. Prepare required reports on students and activities. Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, clubs and student organizations. Participate in department, school and parent meetings. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• 15% - Manage Behavior: Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school. Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary. Perform certain duties with students, including but not limited to student support, counseling students academic problems, and providing student encouragement.
• 10% - Reading Coach: Analyze student data and lead in creating/instituting an academic achievement plan for the school. Will provide demonstration lessons, coaching and team teaching, and spend two hours per day in direct instruction of students. Will partner with administration in evaluating other teachers and share in some responsibility of interacting with parents.

JOB CODE

UB04

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Temporary (TMP) Staff (Fixed Term)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Bachelor's degree

PREFERRED REQUIREMENT

SC Teacher Certification or complete certification after hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: % Stand for Prolonged Period: % Extends hands or arms in any direction: % Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: % Walk or move about: %

WORKING CONDITIONS

Overnight travel: %

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 15

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range $26/hour - $36/hour Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Pickens, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

October 10, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

CONTACT

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EEO/AA EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

ABOUT US

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.