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

Minimum annual starting salary: $62,803 Bachelors, $65,818 Masters, $68,977 Doctoral  

Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the school.

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.

Starting in the 2023-24 school year, Henrico County Public Schools will designate select schools with high rates of vacant positions and provisionally licensed staff as Opportunity Schools. This program provides additional staffing resources and specialized professional learning as well as compensation supplements to eligible staff.  For more information visit the Opportunity Schools page on our website. This position qualifies for an Opportunity School stipend of $3,500.

• 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