Reading Coach - YLA

JOB DUTIES:

45% - Teach:
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and problem-based learning. Develop schemes of work and lesson plans. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Prepare classroom for class activities. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.

15% - Monitor and Evaluate:
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. Use relevant technology to support instruction. Observe and evaluate students' performance and development. Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests and assignments. Provide the appropriate feedback on work. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.

15% - Reports:
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations. Prepare required reports on students and activities. Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, clubs and student organizations. Participate in department, school and parent meetings. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

15% - Manage Behavior:
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school. Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary. Perform certain duties with students, including but not limited to student support, counseling students academic problems, and providing student encouragement.

10% - Reading Coach:
Analyze student data and lead in creating/instituting an academic achievement plan for the school. Will provide demonstration lessons, coaching and team teaching, and spend two hours per day in direct instruction of students. Will partner with administration in evaluating other teachers and share in some responsibility of interacting with parents.

JOB CODE:

UB04

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Temporary (TMP) Staff (Fixed Term)

Minimum Requirement:

Bachelor's degree

Preferred Requirement:

SC Teacher Certification or complete certification after hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: % Stand for Prolonged Period: % Extends hands or arms in any direction: % Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: % Walk or move about: %

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Overnight travel: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 15

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range
$26/hour - $36/hour

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Pickens, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

October 10, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact hrjob@clemson.edu with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

To apply, visit https://clemson.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Clemson_Careers/job/PICKENS-SC/Reading-Coach---YLA_JR-10898