Literacy Coach & PD Leader for K–8

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia is seeking a VLP Literacy Coach based in Richmond, VA to support K-8 literacy instruction across school divisions. The role includes travel for on-site coaching and regional trainings, delivering professional development, and collaborating with senior staff to enhance instructional practice.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; a Master’s in Reading/Literacy is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver professional development materials and webinars for K-8th grade.
• Support literacy coaches with materials and data analysis to improve instruction.
• Assist schools and districts in gathering and using assessment data to inform instruction.
• Coordinate multiple tasks with attention to detail and flexible problem-solving skills.
• Collaborate with senior team to identify and address coaching challenges in the field.
• Assist with ongoing research and development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Professional development

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Reading/Literacy

Job description

University of Virginia is seeking a VLP Literacy Coach based in Richmond, VA to support K-8 literacy instruction across school divisions. The role includes travel for on-site coaching and regional trainings, delivering professional development, and collaborating with senior staff to enhance instructional practice.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; a Master’s in Reading/Literacy is strongly preferred.