Henrico

Provide daily leadership and support for elementary literacy instruction through coaching, participation on school action teams, collaboration with school leadership, 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 best-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 professional learning experiences for teachers that support literacy instruction, address school goals, and align with HCPS Instructional Model

Oversee and coordinate literacy intervention as outlined in the Virginia Literacy Act, including providing support for school-based reading facilitators and collaborating with teachers to develop student reading plans

Communicate with other staff (exceptional education, LIEP, gifted, etc.) to support learning for all students

Collaborate with division literacy coaches and the ELA specialist, including attending monthly literacy team meetings

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

Maintain an inventory of reading and writing materials and oversee the organization of text in a 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

Support the continued implementation of the HCPS LifeReady Literacy Plan

Perform other duties as assigned

Position is a 220- day position.

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

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 preferred

Reading Specialist endorsement (or proof of enrollment in a Reading Specialist program) is required

A minimum of three years of teaching experience required

Experience in grades K through 5 is preferred

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