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How much do assistant reading interventionist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant reading interventionist in the United States is $51,963.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Assistant Reading Interventionist do?

An Assistant Reading Interventionist supports certified reading specialists or teachers by helping students who struggle with reading. Their responsibilities typically include working with small groups or individual students, implementing intervention strategies, and tracking student progress. They may also assist in preparing instructional materials and collaborating with classroom teachers to ensure students receive targeted support. The goal is to improve reading skills and boost student confidence. This role is crucial in helping students reach grade-level reading proficiency.

What are some common challenges faced by Assistant Reading Interventionists when supporting struggling readers, and how can they be addressed?

Assistant Reading Interventionists often encounter students with diverse reading levels and learning needs, which can make individualized instruction challenging. Balancing small-group or one-on-one interventions while maintaining student engagement requires creativity, patience, and strong communication skills. To address these challenges, it's important to collaborate closely with lead interventionists and classroom teachers, regularly assess student progress, and adapt instructional strategies as needed. Building strong relationships with students and fostering a supportive learning environment can also significantly enhance reading outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Reading Interventionist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Reading Interventionist, you need a background in literacy instruction, child development, and often an associate's degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with reading assessment tools, intervention curricula, and learning management systems is typically required. Patience, strong communication, and the ability to motivate and support struggling readers are essential soft skills. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively identifying student needs, delivering targeted support, and fostering a positive learning environment.

What is the difference between Assistant Reading Interventionist vs Reading Specialist?

AspectAssistant Reading InterventionistReading Specialist
Required credentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require associate's degreeBachelor's degree in education or related field; often a master's in reading or literacy
Work environmentElementary schools, tutoring centers, or special education settingsElementary or middle schools, literacy programs, or educational clinics
Employer and industry usagePublic and private schools, educational nonprofitsSchool districts, educational agencies, private schools
Common search and comparison intentAssisting in reading interventions, supporting teachersLeading reading programs, diagnosing reading issues, developing literacy strategies

The Assistant Reading Interventionist typically supports reading programs under supervision, focusing on implementing interventions. In contrast, a Reading Specialist often leads literacy initiatives, assesses student reading levels, and develops targeted strategies. Both roles are vital in literacy education but differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.

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K-4 Reading Interventionist & Data Entry Clerk

K-4 Reading Interventionist & Data Entry Clerk

Beta Academy

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Reading Interventionist & Data Entry ClerkJob Description
Beta is a Title I Schoolwide campus. I understand that part or all of this job could be funded with federal funds.
Mission
Reading Interventionists are passionate and knowledgeable about teaching Reading. They provide interventions for struggling readers, either whole groups or in small groups. They use data-driven instruction to increase scholar reading achievement school-wide. They also manage reading data entry and assist with management of school reading curriculum.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with major in assigned area or currently working towards earning degree.
  • At least five years of teaching experience in K-5 required, especially K-1.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing education/continuing professional development.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide joyful and rigorous reading interventions for struggling and at-risk scholars.
  • Work with campus and district leaders to develop and implement a remediation plan for scholars reading below target.
  • Teach multiple reading intervention classes during the Reading block(s).
  • Pull small groups for reading interventions throughout the day during grade level tutoring or intervention time.
  • Assign students to reading groups and tutoring assignments in collaboration with teachers and administrators.
  • Organize and distribute any/all Success For All (SFA) and Reading Horizons materials (reading curriculum).
  • Maintain and organize SFA materials, books, manuals, posters, consumables, and non-consumables, etc. in the curriculum room.
  • Keep inventory of all SFA materials and keep a list of materials that need to be ordered.
  • Organize and lead the administration of quarterly progress monitoring assessments for Reading Roots.
  • Support the assessment team to properly and accurately administer the Reading Roots assessment each quarter for 1st grade and at the end of the 4th quarter of Kindergarten.
  • Promptly enter all Reading Roots assessment data into Member Center at the end of each quarter.
  • Assign mastery levels every quarter based on Reading Roots assessments for 1st grade and NWEA MAP & STAR for 2nd-4th grades.
  • Monitor student achievement and programming to see that every child is making adequate progress.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of all data gathering systems such as Member Center, DMAC, and Cambium (or others) to assist in data driven instruction and teacher/scholar support.
  • Understand and implement Beta-adopted Reading curriculum, tools, and software (Success For All, Reading Horizons, AR/STAR, etc.)
  • Monitor pacing, grades, and scholar progress through running reports on Member Center and Reading Horizons every month and submit reports to the Principal and CAO.
  • Create reading data spreadsheets to track and monitor scholar growth.
  • Participate in all reading professional development/training provided by the district and SFA Foundation, including webinars, in-person-training, videos, conferences, etc.
  • Plan and develop special reading projects as approved or provided.
  • Provide before or after school tutoring services (as needed or assigned).
  • Teach reading summer school as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal.

Instruction & Scholar Achievement:
  • Teach scholars the importance of hard work through joyful rigor - engaging, dynamic learning that is academically, intellectually and personally challenging.
  • Implement the three BA non-negotiable instructional methods: Whole Brain Teaching, Interactive Scholar Notebooks, and Hands-On Learning.
  • Understand that classroom observational feedback/scores will emphasize the successful implementation of the above teaching methods.
  • Foster a love of learning and celebrate scholar successes.
  • Challenge scholars to reach their highest potential.
  • Model and promote BA character traits to scholars and stress the importance of each scholar being a responsible, contributing citizen to society. I will recognize and reward scholars for displaying BA character traits and uphold zero tolerance for bullying and disrespect.
  • Implement the technology and software programs provided by BA, operating and using technology for optimum results. Ensure scholars also know how to operate and use technology and software provided.
  • Monitor and assess scholars' daily work to reflect excellence in neatness, thoroughness and scholar mastery of instructional goals. I will ensure scholars do their best in every subject and use neat legible handwriting on assignments. Anything but a scholar's BEST is unacceptable.
  • Take ownership of tutorials and apply the same standards as above.

Management & Organizations:
  • Implement classroom rules/procedures (including consequences) and follow school drills and sub protocol procedures in accordance with the Parent/Scholar Handbook and utilize the Handbook as a first point of reference.
  • Maintain a neat, clean, orderly, and educationally-centered environment that demonstrates BA standards of excellence. BA teachers take ownership of the campus and instill this in scholars daily.
  • Ensure Member Center and Reading Horizons databases are updated in a timely manner, accurately, and in accordance with BA standard of excellence.
Professionalism & Communication:
  • Demonstrate professionalism by being in regular attendance and arriving on time to work, staff meetings, tutorials, cafeteria duty, parent nights and other assigned duties.
  • Complete required training on time.
  • Work cooperatively to create an atmosphere of unity among the school community and refrain from gossip, negativity and unsupportive comments.
  • Demonstrate professionalism at ALL times. I will exercise wisdom by remaining calm, respectful and non-defensive during parent meetings, disagreements, and personal attacks.
  • Utilize professional communication with strong grammar, syntax, usage and/or spelling skills during phone conversations, personal conversations, emails, and social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. I will refrain from attacking others, fighting, or engaging in controversial subjects on social media. I will use professional communication on and off campus, refraining from attacking others, fighting, or engaging in controversial subjects on social media. Professional communication is used on and off campus.
  • Exhibit professionalism in appearance and follow the BA standard of dress. I will apply this standard of dress to social media posts in regards to modesty in dress and action (ex: swimsuit, cleavage, & shirtless pictures, in addition to posts with alcohol, cigarettes and bars etc.).
  • Regularly communicate to parents about scholar achievement levels, class behavior, assigned homework, academic needs, and any concerns.
  • Check staff email a minimum of three times daily during normal working hours and check teacher in-box daily and commit to read updates, notes, and employee notices in a timely manner.

Terms of Employment:
10 ½ month at-will employee
Evaluation: Performance will be assessed annually by the principal(s) and/or Chief of Academics.

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