Reading Interventionist

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

The Meadows Center for Preventing Education Risk (MCPER) at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking reading interventionists to work with elementary students in public schools in Hutto ISD. Training begins in October, with intervention starting in November.

The position supports part-time hours in a classroom setting, with travel to multiple campuses. Responsibilities include delivering small-group reading instruction, following MCPER lesson plans, and maintaining a positive learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience.
• Experience working with children in educational settings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Strong English language proficiency.
• Willingness to travel to Hutto ISD.

Responsibilities

• Teach students to improve word reading and reading comprehension.
• Travel to Hutto ISD schools.
• Receive training on high-quality instruction using MCPER-developed lesson plans (4 paid training dates).
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Reliability

Flexibility

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in Education/ Psychology/ Speech pathology/ Social work

Job description

Reading Interventionist

Hiring Department: Special Education

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Sep 22, 2025

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Apr 30, 2026

Location: Texas

Purpose

The Meadows Center for Preventing Education Risk (MCPER) at The University of Texas at Austin is looking for individuals to serve as reading interventionists in Hutto ISD. You will be part of a team that works with students in public schools located in Hutto, providing small group reading instruction to elementary school students.

Training will be provided in early to mid-October. Intervention will begin in early November.

Responsibilities

• Teach students to improve their word reading and reading comprehension skills.
• Travel to Hutto ISD schools.
• Receive training on providing high-quality instruction using lesson plans developed by the MCPER research team (4 paid training dates in mid-October).
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with one year of relevant experience.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a team player mindset.
• Strong English language proficiency.
• Reliable vehicle for travel to schools and willingness to travel to Hutto ISD.
• Security-sensitive position; a criminal background check will be required for all reading interventionists.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, speech pathology, or social work.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Salary Range

$25/hr

Working Conditions

• Classroom environment in Hutto ISD schools.

Work Shift

The hours of this position will be 10-19 hours/week, 3-5 days/week, during school hours (7am-3pm).

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complying with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.