Reading Specialist & Literacy Coach

Young World Physical Education; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Reading Specialist in Roanoke, Virginia, to implement and oversee literacy programs in the school. The role involves coaching teachers, developing student reading plans, and monitoring their progress. Candidates should have a Postgraduate Professional License with endorsement as a Reading Specialist and three years of teaching experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The working environment is clean and controlled, promoting effective teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of recent successful experience as a teacher.
• Expertise in educational measurement and evaluation.
• Ability to provide instruction in reading.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of a literacy program.
• Coach and support teachers in literacy instruction.
• Develop and oversee student reading plans.
• Monitor student reading plan progress.
• Conduct staff development for teachers.

Skills

Experience in reading and language arts programs

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Public relations skills

Presentation skills

Technology skills

Teaching techniques knowledge

Instructional materials knowledge

Evidence-based literacy instruction

Science-based reading instruction

Education

Postgraduate Professional License with endorsement as a Reading Specialist

Job description

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Reading Specialist in Roanoke, Virginia, to implement and oversee literacy programs in the school. The role involves coaching teachers, developing student reading plans, and monitoring their progress. Candidates should have a Postgraduate Professional License with endorsement as a Reading Specialist and three years of teaching experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The working environment is clean and controlled, promoting effective teaching and learning.