Reading Interventionist

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meadows Center for Preventing Education Risk (MCPER) at The University of Texas at Austin seeks Reading Interventionists to support elementary students in Hutto ISD. Join a collaborative team delivering small-group reading instruction; positions start late September and may extend through May, with training in October and instruction beginning in November.

Responsibilities include teaching word reading and comprehension, traveling to schools, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with one year of relevant experience.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong English language proficiency.
• Willing to travel to Hutto ISD and have a reliable vehicle.
• Security background check will be required for all reading interventionists.

Responsibilities

• Teach students to help them 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Reliability

Travel willingness

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting Title

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

Job Details

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. These positions will begin as soon as the end of September and have the potential to last through May. Training will be provided in early to mid-October. Intervention will begin in early November. Experienced teachers, paraprofessionals, and others who have experience providing instruction to students are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach students to help them 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. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be reliable, flexible, and a team player. Must possess strong English language proficiency. Must have a reliable vehicle for travel to schools and be willing to travel to Hutto ISD.

This is a 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 the fields of 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
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies 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.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) . If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.