Reading Specialist: Drive Fluency & Comprehension Growth

SCHOOLFIELD ELEMENTARY; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHOOLFIELD ELEM in Danville, VA invites applications for a Reading Specialist. Immediate start on a 10‑month, 200‑day contract. Salary range listed governs yearly compensation, with requirements to hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license.

The role emphasizes literacy instruction, assessment, and data-driven planning, aiming to boost student reading outcomes and collaboration with school colleagues.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement.
• Knowledge of the Science of Reading and Virginia Literacy Act.
• Experience in the use and analysis of variety of literacy assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students with a strong focus on literacy using the district curriculum.
• Plan, develop, and implement literacy lesson plans and track student progress.
• Collaborate with staff to create literacy instructional plans for students reading below grade level.
• Attend meetings and participate in committees as appropriate.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Administer quarterly and ongoing assessments to determine progress.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Collaboration with staff

Assessment data analysis

Education

Virginia teaching license (or eligible)

Tools

Literacy assessment tools

Job description

SCHOOLFIELD ELEM in Danville, VA invites applications for a Reading Specialist. Immediate start on a 10‑month, 200‑day contract. Salary range listed governs yearly compensation, with requirements to hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license.

The role emphasizes literacy instruction, assessment, and data-driven planning, aiming to boost student reading outcomes and collaboration with school colleagues.