High School Reading Specialist: Elevate Literacy & Equity

Young World Physical Education; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Albemarle County Public Schools in Albemarle County, Virginia, seeks a Reading Specialist for Albemarle High School for the 2026-27 school year. The educator will lead literacy instruction, collaborate with teachers, and provide direct intervention and coaching to improve student reading outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaborative planning, data-informed instruction, and alignment with state standards, with a focus on equity and high-quality literacy instruction for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education and State certification as a Reading Specialist is required.
• Extensive experience, with a focus on literacy instruction.
• Proven success in coaching and mentoring teachers and a strong understanding of literacy assessment tools and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with classroom teachers to assess literacy needs and plan instruction.
• Uses student data and assessments to inform instructional strategies.
• Provides feedback on literacy instruction, scaffolding, and assessment techniques.
• Leads PLC meetings to share successes, challenges, and best practices in literacy.
• Aligns curriculum materials with state standards and evidence-based literacy practices.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Data analysis

Collaborative teaching

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Education

Reading Specialist certification

Job description

Albemarle County Public Schools in Albemarle County, Virginia, seeks a Reading Specialist for Albemarle High School for the 2026-27 school year. The educator will lead literacy instruction, collaborate with teachers, and provide direct intervention and coaching to improve student reading outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaborative planning, data-informed instruction, and alignment with state standards, with a focus on equity and high-quality literacy instruction for diverse learners.