Middle School Reading Specialist, Henrico, VA, United States

Middle School Reading Specialist

10 Days Old

General Statement of Duties

This vacancy is for the 2025-26 SY.

This position requires knowledge and skills in the instruction of reading and writing to provide foundational literacy instruction for middle school students. The reading specialist will collaborate with teachers, division literacy coaches, and administrators to make data based instructional decisions. The reading specialist's responsibilities include lesson planning and daily instruction of students using interventions based on the Science of Reading. Candidates must possess the ability to plan, organize, and provide instruction that impacts student achievement.

Essential Duties

Hold a current teaching license issued by the VDOE Provide daily instruction to small groups of students in the Foundations of Literacy course. Engage in ongoing professional learning. Assess students' literacy needs. Analyze student data to make instructional decisions. Monitor students' progress and use of digital tools related to intervention. Collaborate with teachers to support school-wide reading programs and the Division Literacy Plan. Incorporate and model appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning. Maintain a professional manner when interacting with all stakeholders. Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Reading with a reading specialist endorsement is required . A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience is required . LETRS training is preferred. Previous reading specialist experience is preferred . Possess a comprehensive understanding of reading instruction including decoding, vocabulary development, comprehension , and writing . Possess knowledge of literacy assessments and the ability to use assessment data to create instructional goals for students receiving intervention. Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver interventions that support foundational literacy skills using the Science of Reading. Work collaboratively with team members . Additional Information

This posting is for the 2025-26 SY with an August 4, 2025, contractual start date. Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by the Office of Teaching and Learning

The position has a 220-day contract

Minimum annual starting salary:

$60,974 (Bachelors)

$63,901 (Masters)

How To Apply

To be considered for this vacancy, you should upload the following documents and credentials to our online recruiting platform at henricoschools.us/careers/. Teaching Resume Copy of your Virginia or out-of-state teaching license Official or unofficial college transcripts Copies of your Praxis scores (if available)

Henrico County Public Schools

Department of Human Resources

P. O. Box 23120

3820 Nine Mile Road

Henrico, VA 23223

HCPS 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

Apply

Location:: Henrico, VA, United States
Category:: Education, Training, And Library Occupations

Start a New Search