Reading Coach & PD Specialist – WORDS Project (Remote)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee and dependent scholarship

Robust retirement plans with match

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a full-time Reading Teacher Coach Specialist to support the WORDS project across Nebraska schools, delivering professional development and on-site coaching to teachers and districts.

Responsibilities include observing reading instruction, providing training, maintaining resource libraries, and collaborating with WORDS leadership to align activities with project goals; some travel and remote work are involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, child development or related field plus at least three years’ experience in a school district and/or with educators and families on reading development.
• Must possess independent problem-solving skills and excellent communication and customer/client service skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Must be able to use word-processing, databases, and presentation software; work independently and in a team; keep accurate records.
• Knowledge of Nebraska school systems and a valid driver’s license with university eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the WORDS project and conduct reading observations.
• Evaluate reading instruction in schools across the state and provide consultation and on-site support.
• Provide reading professional development opportunities for district and ESU staff and community professionals.
• Collaborate with WORDS leadership to align activities with project goals.
• Maintain the WORDS Resource Library with current publications and stay informed on evidence-based practices.
• Travel to schools; some work can be done remotely via virtual conferencing.

Skills

Independent problem-solving

Excellent communication

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Word processing

Databases

Presentation software

Team collaboration

Knowledge of Nebraska school systems

Valid driver’s license

Education

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

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a full-time Reading Teacher Coach Specialist to support the WORDS project across Nebraska schools, delivering professional development and on-site coaching to teachers and districts.

Responsibilities include observing reading instruction, providing training, maintaining resource libraries, and collaborating with WORDS leadership to align activities with project goals; some travel and remote work are involved.