VALLSS Instructor

Portsmouth Public Schools; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Portsmouth Public Schools is seeking a part-time VALLSS Instructor to implement early literacy intervention under the supervision of the building principal and the Office of Elementary English.

The role includes leading small groups, administering screenings, and participating in ongoing professional development to increase instructional effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 semester credit hours or ParaPro exam with 455+ score.
• Experience teaching reading or leading elementary reading groups preferred.
• Ability to work with multiple small groups under supervisor guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering the VALLSS Screener three times per year and interpret results.
• Provide instructional lessons to reach achievement goals with teachers/readers.
• Prepare instructional materials and perform literacy lessons with students.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Assessment administration

Collaboration

Record keeping

Professional development

Education

Associate degree or 48 credit hours

ParaPro exam (455) option

Elementary reading instruction experience

Job description

VALLSS Instructor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5423297
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 29, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: PART-TIME VALLSS INSTRUCTOR

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL/OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY ENGLISH

OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY: PER HOUR

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a part-time (29 hours per week) position that will work under the supervision of the school principal and the Office of Elementary English. The VALLSS Instructor is responsible for implementing early literacy intervention instruction for students. As determined by identified student needs, this individual will be assigned to work with multiple small groups of students. Ongoing professional development will be an integral part of this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in the administration of the VALLSS Screener as determined by the Office of Elementary English, three times per year, and assist with the interpretation of results of the VALLSS Screener.
• Provide instructional lessons to reach achievement goals for individual students and targeted student groups in collaboration with classroom teachers and/or reading specialists.
• Become knowledgeable of teaching methods and materials to support early literacy development.
• Prepare instructional materials; performs designated literacy lessons with students; uses supplementary learning materials as needed
• Administer assessment tools to assess student abilities related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes; assists in assessing and evaluating student achievement.
• Collaborate with teachers and reading specialists in both written and oral formats, to share information regarding student achievement.
• Maintain accurate records of student data.
• Follow the instructional schedule provided.
• Attend mandatory monthly professional learning provided by the VALLSS Coordinator.
• Complete the VALLS Training Modules.
• Appraise his/her own effectiveness and demonstrate successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; ability to deal effectively with students and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to operate audio visual, standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and the general public.

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing, stooping, crouching, and kneeling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must possess either of the following: an associate’s degree or 48 semester credit hours (2 years) at an accredited college or university, or have successfully passed the ParaPro exam (score of at least 455) and have experience teaching reading/working with student reading groups at the elementary level.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $25 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Geraldine Jackson
• 801 Crawford Street
• Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]