Reading Teacher Coach Specialist-Part-time

Reading Teacher Coach Specialist – Part‑time

FTE: 0.5 (Part‑time)

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Posting:
Open until filled (Open 04/15/2026, Review 04/29/2026)

The Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools is seeking a part‑time Reading Teacher Coach Specialist to work on the Nebraska Workshops on Reading Development Strategies (WORDS) Project, a program funded by the Nebraska Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences. The goal is to provide rural schools with professional development and support to prepare all students for reading success by systematically delivering high‑quality instruction tailored to meet their needs.

• Serve as an active member of the WORDS project.
• Conduct reading observations and evaluate reading instruction in schools across the state.
• Provide consultation, training, and on‑site implementation support services to school districts.
• Provide reading professional development opportunities for school district and ESU staff and community professionals.
• Work in close collaboration with the Reading Teacher Coach Lead to ensure all WORDS activities align with broader WORDS project goals.
• Tailor training and supports to individual school needs.
• Maintain the WORDS Resource Library with current publications related to the field of continuous improvement.
• Stay informed of evidence‑based instructional materials, strategies, interventions, assessments and technology for improved reading outcomes for all students.
• Be aware of new research and best practices around reading within Multi‑tiered Systems of Support.
• Maintain a database of all contacts and training and supports provided.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the WORDS Website.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities at the state and national level.
• Travel to schools; some work can be done remotely and via virtual conferencing.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, child development, or a related field plus at least three (3) years’ experience working in a school district and/or with educators and families on reading development.
• Independent problem‑solving skills and excellent communication and customer/client service skills.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to use word‑processing, database, and presentation software; work independently and collaboratively in a team environment; and keep accurate records.
• Knowledge of Nebraska school systems.
• Valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required; subject to DOT approved pre‑employment and random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
• Criminal history background check required.

Preferred candidates will have 5–10 years of experience teaching reading in grades K–3.

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