Title I Reading Instructional Coach - 24-25 SY

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
• 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, research-based strategies, 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, reading specialists, additional coaches, 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 research-based 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 and deliver professional learning experiences for instructional and additional staff that supports literacy instruction, address school goals, and align with HCPS Instructional Model
• Establish trust, rapport, and credibility with entire school community
• Facilitate conversations with individual teachers, grade level teams, entire staff, and other groups
• Communicate and collaborate with other staff including but not limited to exceptional education, LIEP, gifted, reading facilitators, and division level coaches to support learning for all students
• Collaborate with Title I lead instructional coaches, coordinator and the Title I specialist, including attending monthly literacy and Title I professional learning
• Participate in ongoing personal professional learning experiences in which coaches examine their own practice, share ideas, problem solve and develop best practices expertise and tools as a means of enhancing the instructional practices of all teachers and improving student achievement
• Assist with the creation of family engagement events and school-wide initiatives that promote literacy
• Maintain an inventory of Title I materials to include but not limited to reading and writing materials and oversee the organization of text and resources in the 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
• Maintains professional manner when interacting with students, families, school and division staff, patrons, and community agencies
• Support the continued implementation of the HCPS LifeReady Literacy Plan
• Maintain documentation to ensure Title I is in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines and processes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Minimum annual starting salary: $58,839 Bachelors, $61,663 Masters, $64,623 Doctorate. ** Annual salary will be prorated based on actual start date.

How To Apply

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

1. Resume,
2. Copy of your VA or out-of-state teaching license,
3. Official or unofficial transcripts,
4. 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

The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.