K-5 Reading Specialist & ELA Coach

Petersburg; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Petersburg City Public Schools is seeking a K-5 Reading Specialist to lead reading instruction across elementary settings. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, administrators, and central office staff to plan high-quality ELA instruction and targeted interventions.

The Reading Specialist will analyze student data, develop evidence-based plans, and provide PD at the school site to improve literacy outcomes in alignment with Virginia standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English or Reading required.
• At least 3 years of full-time classroom teaching experience in a public school.
• Virginia Postgraduate Professional License or eligibility is mandatory, with endorsement as reading specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead K-5 reading instruction and school-level reading initiatives.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and central office staff to plan and implement ELA instruction and interventions.
• Provide professional development at the school site and analyze student data to guide instruction.
• Unpack Virginia Standards of Learning for ELA and align curriculum resources to support student growth.
• Model effective instructional strategies and differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners.

Skills

ELA instruction

Professional development

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in English or Reading

Tools

Technology for instruction

Job description

Petersburg City Public Schools is seeking a K-5 Reading Specialist to lead reading instruction across elementary settings. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, administrators, and central office staff to plan high-quality ELA instruction and targeted interventions.

The Reading Specialist will analyze student data, develop evidence-based plans, and provide PD at the school site to improve literacy outcomes in alignment with Virginia standards.