Reading Olympics (Internal Only)

Upper Merion Area School District • KING OF PRUSSIA, PA

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About The Position

The Reading Olympics role supports the Gulph Elementary School Reading Olympics program for the 2026–2027 school year. The position recruits student participants, forms competition teams, distributes the official book list, and tracks reading progress. It also facilitates bi-monthly practice sessions outside the school day and coordinates student attendance at the county/district competition, including transportation, permission slips, and chaperone coverage. The role communicates practice schedules and event details to parents and building administrators.

Requirements

• Must be a current district employee.
• Passion for promoting literacy and student engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Certified teacher, reading specialist, or librarian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit student participants and organize them into competition teams.
• Manage distribution of the official Reading Olympics book list and track student reading progress.
• Facilitate bi-monthly practice sessions outside of the school day to quiz students on book details and build team collaboration.
• Coordinate logistics for attendance at the county/district Reading Olympics competition, including transportation, permission slips, and chaperone coverage.
• Communicate event details and practice schedules with parents and building administrators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed