Reading Specialist & Literacy Coach - Secondary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Virginia Beach (VA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

19 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life insurance
Sick/personal leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Reading Specialist for secondary students to implement evidence-based literacy instruction and a structured literacy program across classrooms. The role includes instructional coaching, facilitation of professional learning communities, and collaboration with administrators and teachers to drive reading achievement.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a state-approved Reading Specialist program and a Virginia Teaching

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in reading specialist preparation and Virginia license.
  • Experience implementing evidence-based literacy instruction.
  • Ability to coach teachers and lead professional learning.

Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation of a structured literacy program.
  • Provide instructional coaching and professional learning for staff.
  • Collaborate to develop and monitor reading plans and progress for students.

Skills

Evidence-based literacy instruction
Coaching teachers
Professional learning facilitation
Data-driven instruction
Curriculum alignment
Collaboration with staff

Education

Master's degree in Reading Specialist preparation
Virginia Teaching License endorsement as Reading Specialist
Three years of classroom reading experience

Tools

Assessment tools familiarity
HQIM knowledge

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Reading Specialist for secondary students to implement evidence-based literacy instruction and a structured literacy program across classrooms. The role includes instructional coaching, facilitation of professional learning communities, and collaboration with administrators and teachers to drive reading achievement.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a state-approved Reading Specialist program and a Virginia Teaching

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