Reading Specialist & Literacy Coach

Young World Physical Education; Mappsville (VA); On-site; USD 51,932 - 77,545; Full time

Job summary

Accomack County Public Schools’ KEGOTANK ELEMENTARY in MAPPSVILLE, VA seeks a Reading Specialist to provide direct literacy instruction and lead a school-wide literacy program.

You will coach teachers, model strategies, analyze literacy data, and guide planning for student achievement, with a focus on Tiered interventions and family engagement. This full-time role starts immediately and requires a VA Reading Specialist endorsement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and Virginia Reading Specialist endorsement.
• Minimum 3 years of successful classroom teaching with reading focus.
• Knowledge of ACPS literacy resources and data-driven instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct reading and writing instruction to identified groups and individuals.
• Lead literacy initiatives and coach teachers in best practices for literacy instruction.
• Organize libraries and select leveled readers aligned to the core program.
• Model instructional methods, provide feedback, and conduct follow-up observations.
• Use assessment data to plan instruction and set SMART goals district-wide.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and literacy staff to support literacy improvement.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Instructional coaching

Data analysis

Student assessment

Education

Master's degree

Virginia Teaching License with Reading Specialist endorsement

3 years classroom teaching experience focused on reading

Job description

Accomack County Public Schools’ KEGOTANK ELEMENTARY in MAPPSVILLE, VA seeks a Reading Specialist to provide direct literacy instruction and lead a school-wide literacy program.

You will coach teachers, model strategies, analyze literacy data, and guide planning for student achievement, with a focus on Tiered interventions and family engagement. This full-time role starts immediately and requires a VA Reading Specialist endorsement.