Reading Interventionist for Summer Academic and Enrichment Programs (Grade 1)

Position Type:Summer Academic and Enrichment ProgramsDate Posted:4/23/2026Location:Elementary SchoolsDate Available:06/02/2026Closing Date:04/30/2026Additional Information: Show/HideHourly Rate: $40.00Important Note: All positions are contingent upon program enrollment.FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH CAROLINAJOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: READING INTERVENTIONIST(Summer Academic and Enrichment Programs)GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOBUnder occasional supervision by the lead teacher or his/her designee assists in planning and presenting an educational program to help students who are identified as substantially not demonstrating reading proficiency at the end of third grade. Responsible for collaboratively planning with project leaders and classroom teachers to implement small group instruction within the classroom setting and administer and analyze assessments to provide highly effective and intensive instruction to maximize the achievement of identified struggling readers, and implementing the reading component of the district's summer academic and enrichment programs to include participation in training and evaluative data collection specific to this role. Maintains management of the classroom at all times. Regularly communicates with parents and relevant stakeholders regarding students' achievement and behavior. Reports to the Principal and/or Lead Teacher.SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAdminister, analyze, and effectively utilize data from formative reading assessments such as Fountas and Pinnell.Will attend required professional development that is beneficial to the FCSD and its students to include required orientation/training provided by SCDE, prior to the start of summer school.Communicate effectively with parents and leadership regarding student achievementServes as an exemplary role model at all times.Ensures that various instructional strategies are executed to encourage academic growth in diverse learners.Carries out all additional duties (lunch, bus, hall, morning etc) as directed by school administration.Will maintain teacher certifications by meeting all certification requirements by South Carolina Department of Education.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSSets up classrooms and laboratories for instructional activities (if applicable).Assists in coordinating and implementing special school/classroom projects and programs as assigned, including but not limited to field trips.Prepares detailed lesson plans for approved absences.Creates Syllabi, lesson plans, rules, expectations, and procedures for classroom/students.Maintains records, filing materials, organizing paperwork, typing course materials and syllabi, etc.Ensures that effective classroom management program is in place.Prepares student academic report packets.Maintains records of textbook assignments; receipts monies for lost texts; collects books at end of school term.Responds to inquiries and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, which may include a computer, printer, typewriter, copier, fax machine, telephone, two-way radio, laminating machine, calculator, binding machine, paper shredder, audio-visual equipment, die cut machine, etc.; uses clerical, computer and copier supplies, oral thermometer.Interacts and communicates with a variety of individuals and groups, including the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other school administrators and staff, students, parents/guardians, volunteers, and the general public.ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONSMay perform non-related and/or specialized duties as assigned.Assists with routine health room duties as required; calls parents/guardians regarding student health as necessary.Performs duties of teaching assistants (if applicable) as necessary in their absences.Performs related duties as required.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCERequires Elementary or Early Childhood certification with at least 3 years of experience working as a Reading Recovery Teacher or as an in school interventionist. Preferred qualifications: Master's Degree in Reading, or Language and Literacy, with a strong background in teaching reading; having demonstrated substantial success in helping students comprehend grade level texts.