Reading Specialist

General Information ID: 1130 Main Organization: Public Schools Location: Rivers Edge Elementary School - 11600 Holman Ridge Road, Glen Allen Minimum Salary: $ 62,803 Posting Date: 05-26-2026 Closing Date: 06-27-2026 Job Status: Full-time General Statement of Duties This is a 220 day contract. The candidate must possess a comprehensive knowledge of reading acquisition and pedagogy, learning theory, and best practices for effective Tier I, II, and III instruction. Candidates must demonstrate abilities to provide school-level leadership in the areas of reading and language arts, work collaboratively with all members of the school and division team, provide support to teachers in planning and delivering instruction, analyze student performance data and create action plans, and deliver high quality instruction to meet individual and group needs. Coaching is also a key component of this position. Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of adult learning and instructional coaching best-practices that use state standards, division curriculum, and student data to increase student achievement Essential Duties: Provide daily leadership and support for elementary literacy instruction through coaching, participation on school action teams, collaboration with school leadership, and direct work with teachers Support teachers in the implementation of all facets of literacy instruction through the use of coaching strategies, including but not limited to participating in coaching cycles, modeling of instruction, co-teaching, and collaborative planning Assist teachers in the use of data to identify student needs, form groups, select resources, and inform instruction Participate in collaborative planning to support the implementation of the HCPS Instructional Model, use of aligned curriculum, and integration of best-practices in literacy instruction Assist teachers with the selection of instructional materials that adhere to the HPCS aligned curriculum, stimulate learning, and meet the needs of all students in a learner-centered classroom Collaborate with school leadership to identify literacy needs based upon data, develop school literacy goals that address the need, and implement a plan to achieve the literacy goals Use school data to design professional learning experiences for teachers that support literacy instruction, address school goals, and align with HCPS Instructional Model Oversee and coordinate literacy intervention as outlined in the Virginia Literacy Act, including providing support for school-based reading facilitators and collaborating with teachers to develop student reading plans Communicate with other staff (exceptional education, LIEP, gifted, etc.) to support learning for all students Collaborate with division literacy coaches and the ELA specialist, including attending monthly literacy team meetings Assist with the creation of family engagement events and school-wide initiatives that promote literacy Maintain an inventory of reading and writing materials and oversee the organization of text in a bookroom Stay abreast of current educational trends and best practices as these relate to classroom instruction, effective schools, and student achievement Use expertise as a reading specialist to deliver small group instruction, as needed Support the continued implementation of the HCPS LifeReady Literacy Plan Perform other duties as assigned Additional Information: Position is a 220- day position. Minimum annual salary: $62,803 Bachelors, $65,818 Masters, $ 68,977 Doctoral Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date. Minimum Requirements 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 Background Check Disclosure Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation State Police Criminal History Investigation Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation Tuberculosis Screening/Test Benefits For information about our benefits, visit our website: EEO Statement Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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