Elementary Division Reading Coordinator

Job Title

Elementary Division Reading Coordinator

Location

Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name

HCPS - Division Reading Coordinator- supports multiple elementary schools

About Us

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest 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 Skyline 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 educational, social and civic 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 260-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. This is a collaborative position, and candidates must possess the ability to work collaboratively with school administration, school and division literacy coaches, and teachers. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of an ability to write curriculum, develop assessments, model lessons, create professional learning experiences, and use data to inform and design instruction. Candidates should also demonstrate an understanding of adult learning and instructional coaching best-practices that use state standards, division curriculum, and student data to increase student achievement. In the event of a teacher shortage, the division coach may need to serve as a teacher until a suitable replacement is found.

Essential Duties

• Serve as a district literacy coordinator, supporting teachers and administrators in multiple schools across the district
• Develop and deliver relevant professional development based on current literacy research and identified division needs
• Develop division curriculum and resources that align with literacy research, the HCPS aligned curriculum, and the Virginia Standards of Learning and support the implementation of the HCPS Instruction model
• Analyze school and division data to identify trends, strengths and areas of opportunity
• Uses feedback from teachers, coaches, and administrators to identify and create resources that support the implementation of the HCPS aligned curriculum and the alignment of data with instruction
• Collaborate with school-based coaches to support school-wide literacy initiatives
• Assist schools with analyzing data and establishing next steps for instruction
• Partner with school administrators and school-based literacy coaches to identify school-specific needs
• Collaborate with school-based literacy coaches and building administrators to develop a plan for achieving school literacy goals and increase the literacy proficiency of all students
• Provide coaching support to school-based coaches related to facilitating team planning, analyzing data, working with teachers, and implementing school literacy initiatives
• Participate in School Quality meetings, where applicable
• Support the continued implementation of the HCPS LifeReady Literacy Plan
• Stay abreast of current educational trends and best practices as these relate to classroom instruction, literacy research, and coaching best practices
• Maintain professional manner when interacting with teachers, students, parents, patrons, administrators, community agencies and colleagues
• Incorporate and model appropriate use of Technology to support instruction and student learning
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree and Reading Specialist endorsement are required
• A minimum of five years of teaching experience in grades K through 5 is preferred
• Previous experience as a reading specialist or literacy coach is required
  
  

Additional Information

Minimum annual starting salary: **$72,875 Master's, and $76,373 Doctorate.

• The annual salary, stated in this posting, is based on the 2024-25 adopted fiscal plan. The annual salary for the 2025-26 school year will be determined in the Spring when the Henrico School Board approves and adopts the 2025-26 fiscal plan.
  
  

This is a full-time position, 260-day contract. The start date for this position is July 1, 2025.

How To Apply

To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:

• Resume,
• Copy of your VA or out-of-state teaching license,
• Official or unofficial transcripts,
• Copies of your Praxis scores (if available)
  
  

If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail, fax, or hand-deliver the requested documents to:

Henrico County Public Schools

3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources

Henrico, VA 23223

Fax: (804) 652-3763

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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

EOE/Accommodations Upon Request

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Maximum Salary

Currency

USD

Main Organization

Public Schools Public Schools

Employment Status

Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home