Reading Specialist - Grant Funded

Prince Edward County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Virginia is seeking a Reading Specialist to plan and coordinate literacy intervention programs for elementary students. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Education (Master's preferred) and at least five years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, developing literacy plans, and providing individual remediation for students. This is a grant-funded, ten-month position with salary determined by the School Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Five years of teaching experience in primary grades necessary.
• Certification in Reading Specialist endorsement required.
• Knowledge and skills related to scientifically based reading research and its implementation.
• Demonstrated success in implementing student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor reading intervention programs for elementary students.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop literacy plans.
• Provide small group and individual remediation.
• Plans, coordinates and monitors school intervention and remediation programs in reading, including iStation and Read 180.
• Coordinates intensive remediation for below, on‑grade and above‑grade level students based on assessment data.
• Works with reading specialists to develop a calendar to analyze data with staff on a regular basis.
• Coordinates with reading specialists to interpret and communicate the use of data for instructional decisions based on scientifically‑based reading research.
• Assists in implementing and monitoring the scientifically‑based core reading program.
• Provides assessment and monitoring data to the principal that support all reading activities.
• Provides small group and individual remediation for Tier III students as needed based on data.

Skills

Knowledge of scientifically based reading research

Instructional planning

Data analysis and interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Master’s Degree in Reading (preferred)

At least five years teaching experience in the primary grades

Knowledge and skills related to scientifically based reading research and its implementation

Demonstrated success in implementing student achievement

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Reading Specialist
• Date Posted: 1/17/2026
• Location: Prince Edward Middle School
• Date Available: 08/01/2026

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA 23901

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Reading Specialist

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary: To plan, coordinate and monitor school intervention and remediation programs in reading for elementary students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a resource in the area of reading for teachers, paraprofessionals, and other members of the educational community at the elementary school.
• Collaborates with other reading specialists to develop a strong literacy plan based on classroom needs, teacher content knowledge and student assessments.
• Coordinates the use of reading assessments.
• Plans, coordinates and monitors school intervention and remediation programs in reading, including iStation and Read 180.
• Coordinates intensive remediation for below, on‑grade and above‑grade level students based on assessment data.
• Works with reading specialists to develop a calendar to analyze data with staff on a regular basis.
• Coordinates with reading specialists to interpret and communicate the use of data for instructional decisions based on scientifically‑based reading research.
• Assists in implementing and monitoring the scientifically‑based core reading program.
• Provides assessment and monitoring data to the principal that support all reading activities.
• Provides small group and individual remediation for Tier III students as needed based on data.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE

• 1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to a teaching assignment and Reading Specialist endorsement.
• 2. Master’s Degree preferred in reading.
• 3. At least five years teaching experience in the primary grades.
• 4. Knowledge and skills related to scientifically based reading research and its implementation.
• 6. Demonstrated success in implementing student achievement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone. Seeing to read, prepare and review various materials. Sitting for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ten‑month employment. Salary to be determined by the School Board. Grant Funded. Salary to be determined by the funds available.

EVALUATION

Performance of the position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Prince Edward County School Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Approved: School Board – July 6, 2011

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:04:39 PM CST.