Henrico

•    Provide daily leadership and support for elementary literacy instruction through coaching, participation on school action teams, collaboration with school leadership, reading specialists, additional coaches, and direct work with teachers

•    Support teachers in the implementation of all facets of literacy instruction through the use of coaching strategies, including but not limited to participating in coaching cycles, modeling of instruction, co-teaching, and collaborative planning

•    Assist teachers in the use of data to identify student needs, form groups, select resources, and inform instruction

•    Participate in collaborative planning to support the implementation of the HCPS Instructional Model, use of aligned curriculum, and integration of research-based practices in literacy instruction

•    Assist teachers with the selection of instructional materials that adhere to the HPCS aligned curriculum, stimulate learning, and meet the needs of all students in a learner-centered classroom

•    Collaborate with school leadership to identify literacy needs based upon data, develop school literacy goals that address the need, and implement a plan to achieve the literacy goals

•    Use school data to design and deliver professional learning experiences for instructional and additional staff that supports literacy instruction, address school goals, and align with HCPS Instructional Model

•    Establish trust, rapport, and credibility with entire school community

•    Facilitate conversations with individual teachers, grade level teams, entire staff, and other groups

•    Communicate and collaborate with other staff including but not limited to exceptional education, LIEP, gifted, reading facilitators, and division level coaches to support learning for all students

•    Collaborate with Title I lead instructional coaches, coordinator and the Title I specialist, including attending monthly literacy and Title I professional learning

•    Participate in ongoing personal professional learning experiences in which coaches examine their own practice, share ideas, problem solve and develop best practices expertise and tools as a means of enhancing the instructional practices of all teachers and improving student achievement

•    Assist with the creation of family engagement events and school-wide initiatives that promote literacy 

•    Maintain an inventory of Title I materials to include but not limited to reading and writing materials and oversee the organization of text and resources in the bookroom

•    Stay abreast of current educational trends and best practices as these relate to classroom instruction, effective schools, and student achievement

•    Use expertise as a reading specialist to deliver small group instruction, as needed

•    Maintains professional manner when interacting with students, families, school and division staff, patrons, and community agencies

•    Support the continued implementation of the HCPS LifeReady Literacy Plan

•    Maintain documentation to ensure Title I is in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines and processes

•    Perform other duties as assigned

Annual salary will be prorated based upon actual work begin date.

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

•    Must hold a current, active teaching license issued by the Virginia Department of Education.

•    Master's degree with a Reading Specialist endorsement (or proof of enrollment in a Reading Specialist program) is required

•    A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience required

•    Experience in grades K through 5

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

For information about our benefits, visit our website: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits