Reading Coach for WORDS Project – Specialist

University of Nebraska – Lincoln; Scottsbluff (NE); Hybrid; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a part-time Reading Teacher Coach Specialist to support the WORDS project (Words on Reading Development Strategies). This 0.50 FTE role involves travel to rural schools in Chadron and western Nebraska, with occasional work from a home office.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field and at least 3 years of school district experience. Strong communication, organization, and driving eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, child development or related field.
• Three years’ experience working in a school district and/or with educators and families on reading development.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Knowledge of Nebraska school systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the WORDS project.
• Conduct reading observations and evaluate reading instruction in schools across the state.
• Provide consultation, training, and on-site implementation support services to school districts.
• Provide reading professional development opportunities for school district and ESU staff and community professionals.
• Work in close collaboration with the Reading Teacher Coach Lead to ensure WORDS activities align with project goals.
• Work in close collaboration with WORDS Reading Teacher Coach Lead to tailor training and supports to individual school needs.
• Maintain the WORDS Resource Library with current publications related to continuous improvement.
• Stay informed of evidence-based instructional materials, strategies, interventions, assessments, and technology for improved reading outcomes for all students.
• Be aware of new research and best practices around reading within Multi-tiered Systems of Support.
• Maintain a database of all contacts, training, and supports provided.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the WORDS Website.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities at the state and national level.
• Travel to schools; some work can be done remotely and through virtual conferencing.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Organized

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, child development or related field

Tools

Word processing

Database

Presentation software

Job description

University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a part-time Reading Teacher Coach Specialist to support the WORDS project (Words on Reading Development Strategies). This 0.50 FTE role involves travel to rural schools in Chadron and western Nebraska, with occasional work from a home office.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field and at least 3 years of school district experience. Strong communication, organization, and driving eligibility are essential.