Reading Intervention Coach

Mary H. Wright Elementary; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg School District Seven in South Carolina is seeking a Reading Interventionist to support teachers and students in developing proficient reading skills. The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, collaboration with principals and teachers, and ongoing professional development to raise student achievement.

The successful candidate will collaborate with building and district staff, participate in training, and promote a love of reading across classrooms.

Qualifications

• Valid South Carolina Teacher certificate required.
• At least three years of teaching experience with evidence of success in reading.
• Willingness to pursue Reading Recovery training if needed.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with building principal and classroom teachers in their classrooms and with children in small groups.
• Helps with scheduling of students.
• Provide support, training, coaching, and mentoring to build school and teacher capacity to increase student achievement.
• Collaborate with district administrators and school administrators, individual teachers, and teams of teachers at assigned school(s).
• Collect and analyze data to inform instructional decisions at the building level.
• Plan, coteach, and model research-based instructional approaches; assist and collaborate with the teacher to determine and reflect upon those approaches that best meet the students’ needs.
• Consults frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to reading instruction using our progress-monitoring instrument as a base.
• Design interventions and writes lesson plans detailing methods and materials.
• Promotes interest in reading.
• Willing to obtain Reading Recovery training if needed.
• Attend required professional development at the school level and district level.
• Utilize knowledge of research-based assessment and remediation strategies for increasing student achievement.
• Provide teachers with the resources needed to deliver a high level of instructional support to accelerate the learning of students who need academic assistance in reading.
• Assist teachers with data conversations for monitoring student progress in ways that inform teaching and motivate learners.
• Support the implementation of the district’s instructional initiatives in the school.
• Connect students with appropriate programs and services that target their identified needs.
• Analyze new student data upon enrollment to identify student needs and connect students with appropriate resources.
• Stay current on coaching and feedback practices, trends, and developments in reading support.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Chief of Academics and Administration and principal.

Education

SC Teacher Certificate

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Spartanburg School District Seven in South Carolina is seeking a Reading Interventionist to support teachers and students in developing proficient reading skills. The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, collaboration with principals and teachers, and ongoing professional development to raise student achievement.

The successful candidate will collaborate with building and district staff, participate in training, and promote a love of reading across classrooms.