Reading Interventionist

1.0 Reading Interventionist  

HAGOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

This position is for the 26-27 school year and will start in July 2026. 

South Carolina Certification in Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Masters Degree Preferred

1. Serves as the Reading Interventionist for struggling 2nd and 3rd-grade students

2. Responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of students in the reading program. Keeps the principal and Instructional Services informed of classroom/student needs.

3. Instructs the students who are experiencing difficulty with academic achievement in the area of reading.

5. Analyzes ELA records and MAP data and participates in discussions pertaining to lesson implementation at the school and district level.

6. Implements individual and small group instruction as necessitated by assessment (MAP) data for identified students.

7. Provides lessons for students in relation to their needs for higher achievement of the SC Academic Standards.

8. Works closely with the principal and Instructional Services to assure the proper utilization of curriculum resources.

10. Attends all required professional development reflection sessions pertaining to fully implementing the district delivery method for assisting struggling readers.

11. Prepares data analysis of students at the school to ensure on-going measured progress.

12. Maintains equipment inventory of any material or equipment purchased to facilitate the requirements of the position.

13. Stays current in reference to the guidelines and procedures relative to best practices in delivering ELA instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification: Current South Carolina Teacher’s Certificate 

Experience: At least three years of successful classroom teaching and/or supervision experience preferred.

Skills: Competence in classroom teaching, school-community relations, educational planning, and program evaluation.

Related Requirements:
Graduate degree preferred, with a concentration in instruction and/or reading.

Knowledgeable of curriculum, instruction, evaluation procedures, and financial operations.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school District which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning. Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities. Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems. Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities.

Skills/Effort:

Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice. Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations. Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities. Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities. Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents. Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, District staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.

Working Conditions:

Conducts duties in a classroom environment with some exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

Responsibility:

Responsible for classroom materials and supplies budget.

Supervises students in classroom.

Supervises instructional aides and volunteers as assigned.

Disclaimer Statement:

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The Teacher is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

All candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation before being hired.

The School District of Pickens County does not discriminate for reasons of age, race, sex, handicap, national origin, or religion in its communications with students, employees, the community, applicants for employment, events, or for access to its services.