Reading Specialist (Elementary) - 2024-2025 School Year

Remote, USA • Full-time • Posted 2026-05-04

About the position

Provide daily leadership and support for elementary literacy instruction through coaching and collaboration with teachers.
Support teachers in implementing literacy instruction using coaching strategies, including modeling and co-teaching.
Assist teachers in using data to identify student needs and inform instruction.
Participate in collaborative planning to support the HCPS Instructional Model and best practices in literacy instruction.
Assist teachers with selecting instructional materials that meet the needs of all students.
Collaborate with school leadership to identify literacy needs and develop school literacy goals.
Design professional learning experiences for teachers that support literacy instruction and align with school goals.
Oversee and coordinate literacy intervention as outlined in the Virginia Literacy Act.
Communicate with staff to support learning for all students.
Collaborate with division literacy coaches and attend monthly literacy team meetings.
Assist with creating family engagement events that promote literacy.
Maintain an inventory of reading and writing materials and oversee organization in a bookroom.
Stay updated on current educational trends and best practices related to literacy instruction.
Deliver small group instruction as needed.
Support the implementation of the HCPS LifeReady Literacy Plan.

Must hold a current, active teaching license issued by the Virginia Department of Education.
Master's degree preferred.
Reading Specialist endorsement (or proof of enrollment in a Reading Specialist program) is required.
A minimum of three years of teaching experience required.
Experience in grades K through 5 is preferred.