Elementary Teacher Reading Coach
- Employer
- Henrico County Public Schools
- Location
- Henrico, VA, US
- Salary
- Competitive
Job Details
Elementary Teacher Reading Coach
Location:
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name:
HCPS - Division Literacy Coach - supports multiple elementary schools
About Us:
Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Our Mission:
Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.
General Statement of Duties:
The vacancy is open until filled. This position is a 239-day contract. Collaborative position requiring knowledge and skills in coaching, planning, modeling, and delivering research-based instructional strategies and interventions in the area of reading. Ability to plan, organize and coach instruction to meet individual and group needs utilizing state guidelines and division curriculum. Exhibits considerable knowledge of learning theory and best practices. Acts in the best interests of students and models appropriate behaviors in all professional interactions.
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Essential Duties:
- Serves as a district literacy coach, supporting teachers and administrators in multiple schools across the district
- Provide professional development related to literacy for the district as well as schools
- Provide data analysis to schools for district assessments
- Collaborate with Title I school-based coaches to support school-wide reading programs
- Support district curriculum and resource development
- Supports teachers in planning instruction for all students, demonstrating knowledge of subject matter and using state Standards of Learning and the curriculum of the district
- Uses current school and division data to plan instruction
- Develops formative and summative assessments, using multiple tools to assess student learning on an ongoing basis, and supports teachers in altering instruction to meet group and individual needs
- Communicates and coordinates instruction with other staff (special ed, gifted, remediation staff, etc.) relative to student learning
- Stays abreast of current educational trends and best practices as these relate to classroom instruction and effective schools
- Maintains professional manner when interacting with teachers, students, parents, patrons, community agencies and colleagues
- Incorporates and models appropriate use of Technology to support instruction and student learning
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must possess a comprehensive understanding of intervention programs and strategies to support students and teachers in reading instruction to meet individualized goals in support of achieving grade level state standards of learning
- Must demonstrate the ability to plan, model, and deliver current research-based best practices and interventions in reading instruction and be able to assess student responsiveness to those interventions through analysis of observation and assessment data
- Must be able to work collaboratively with team members and serve as a liaison between teachers, school based administration, and elementary education staff
- Endorsement in general education and reading specialist required
- Master's degree in Reading is required
- Minimum of five years teaching experience in grades K through 5 is required
- Three years of experience as a reading specialist is required
Additional Information:
Minimum annual starting salary: $57,564.11. Salary will be prorated based on actual start date, if start date is beyond August 2, 2021
This is a full-time position, 239-day contract.
How To Apply:
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit an online application and mail, fax, or hand
deliver three (3) references , college transcripts and a copy of teaching license to:
Henrico County Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
P. O. Box 23120
3820 Nine Mile Road
Henrico, VA 23223
Fax: (804) 652-3763
Henrico County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
Minimum Salary:
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Currency:
USD
Main Organization:
Public Schools Public Schools
Employment Status:
Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time
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Company
Henrico County Public Schools expresses a divisionwide commitment to every student by communicating a vision of inclusiveness: “The right to achieve. The support to succeed.” The school division also embraces four critical cornerstones: Student Safety, Academic Progress, Closing Gaps and Relationships.
The school system serves the families of Henrico County, Virginia, a diverse community of more than 320,000 which wraps west, north and east of the independent city and state capital of Richmond. Henrico is Virginia’s fifth-most populous county.
HCPS is the sixth largest public school division in Virginia, and is comprised of 72 schools and program centers serving more than 50,000 students. The division’s schools reflect the geographic diversity of Henrico County, and lie in bustling near-urban and suburban settings; small towns; and quiet rural areas.
Academic excellence and opportunity are hallmarks of Henrico County Public Schools. Twenty-three division schools earned 2017 Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement, presented by Gov. Terry McAuliffe and the Virginia Board of Education. HCPS was again tops in the Richmond region with the most schools earning the distinction. Short Pump Middle School was one of only nine schools in the commonwealth to earn the highest designation.
HCPS also leads central Virginia in teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Completion of the rigorous process is the profession’s highest mark of accomplishment.
Henrico Schools has robust programs and support services for families of students with special needs; gifted students; homebound and homeschooled students; and students learning English as a second language.
Each of the division’s high schools is fully accredited and hosts an academic specialty center. The specialty centers allow students with clear interests the chance to focus on a preferred area, such as engineering, the arts or world languages. Three middle schools offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years program and two high schools offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma program.
The division also has cutting-edge programs in career and technical education, at individual schools and at two Advanced Career Education centers. From learning about sustainable seafood in culinary arts classes to applying technology concepts at Richmond Raceway, HCPS’ Department of Career and Technical Education helps students become effective participants in the international economy.
From academics to athletics, from the arts to career skills, Henrico County Public Schools is proud to be part of helping our community thrive by ensuring that each child has the right to achieve and the support to succeed.
- Website
- http://http/www.henricoschools.us/
- Telephone
- 804-652-3672
- Location
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3820 Nine Mile Road
Human Resources
Henrico
VA
23223
US
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