What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 Reading Specialist (Instructional Coach -Reading) position at Powhatan County Public Schools?
Powhatan County Public Schools
Job Title: Reading Coach
License Required: Yes (DOE)
Reports to: Principal(s)
Summary
The Reading Coach will have a passion for literacy education, the ability to work with students at various reading levels, and a commitment to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment. The Reading Coach coordinates the school’s efforts to improve the reading and writing skills of all students through direct instruction of students, coaching teachers, and consultation with the English Instructional Specialist. The Reading Coach will design and implement instructional strategies that support student success, including personalized reading plans, group instruction, and individual assessments. This person will collaborate with classroom teachers and other reading coaches to support students' literacy development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate and share knowledge of current literacy research and strategies with administrators and teachers.
- Teach reading and literacy skills to students in small groups or one-on-one settings, focusing on developing phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency.
- Design and adapt lesson plans based on students' individual needs, using evidence-based strategies and materials.
- Regularly support classroom teachers in assessing students’ reading abilities and track progress using diagnostic tools.
- Provide feedback to students, parents, and other educators about reading proficiency.
- Support teachers with differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Support teachers in weekly lesson planning and PLCs.
- Attend professional development workshops and stay up-to-date with best practices in literacy education.
- Provide professional development at the school and division level.
- Partner with the administrator to disaggregate student performance data and participate in data-based instructional decision making.
- Consult with classroom teachers to support the reading progress of students.
- Attend child study and eligibility meetings as needed.
- Manage and facilitate intervention as part of the school level team.
- Maintain instructional assessment kits and other materials used with intervention students.
- Be familiar with all Standards of Learning for English/Reading in grades K-5.
- Review student data and teacher feedback to adjust instructional pacing and curriculum use.
- Collaborate with English Language Coordinator, Special Education teachers, and Gifted Resource Teachers to support students’ reading growth as needed.
- Help parents build capacity for literacy support at home.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the superintendent, or designee.
General Skills and Knowledge
Demonstrates the ability to:
- model effective teaching and assessment techniques in the area of reading.
- identify the needs of learners and develop effective learning plans to address the needs of individual students.
- connect with and communicate with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Education and/or Experience
Postgraduate Professional License
Master’s degree in Education with a Reading Specialist endorsement.
Minimum of three years successful classroom teaching experience in which the teaching of reading was an important responsibility.
Language Skills
Ability to:
- read and interpret documents.
- write routine reports and correspondence.
- speak effectively before groups of parents or the public.
Reasoning/Other Abilities
Ability to:
- apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions.
- deal with standardized situations with and without
Physical Demands
Work involves limited physical tasks and may involve infrequent operation of office equipment. Above-average amount of walking, bending, standing, stooping, and lifting in a classroom environment.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Evaluation
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of licensed personnel.
Salary : $53,997
