Literacy Support Specialist

POSITION INFORMATION

Job

Location:

Elementary School

Position Type:
Other Licensed Staff / Literacy Support Specialist

Date Posted: 6/15/2026

Supervisor:
Title I Literacy and Building Principal

Employment Period: 11 months

Employment Status:
Full-time

Pay Grade: G-116

Hiring Range:
Commensurate with experience (grant‑funded position)

Start Date:

July 23, 2026

• Provides ongoing support to teachers and/or grade level teams for successful language arts instruction and achievement
• Provides support to teachers with organization and management of the HCS Language Arts model and related components
• Follows the cycle of planning, co‑teaching, modeling, observing, and feedback with teachers and teams
• Meets regularly with grade level teams to provide job‑embedded professional development, share or create resources, best practices, and specific instructional topics
• Provides support to the Literacy Team with analyzing PALS, SOL, RI, and other assessment data to determine areas for improvement, establish goals, and monitor improvement
• Attends staff developments and professional opportunities to improve/maintain knowledge
• Coordinates and facilitates teacher study group activities and the sharing of successful lessons to ensure successful implementation of the program
• Meets regularly with building administrators regarding classroom practices
• Meets regularly with the Language Arts department
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Teaching license with an endorsement at the elementary school level
• Extensive and current experience in elementary; five years minimum preferred
• Excellent organizational, planning, and human relation skills
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of instructional best practices
• Knowledge or ability to quickly learn the HCS Language Arts model and programs
• Demonstrate professionalism by working collaboratively with other staff members
• Demonstrate team and relationship‑building practices with teachers
• Ability to present material to diverse educational audiences
• Ability to deliver clear, articulate, and grammatically correct oral and written presentations
• Demonstrate diplomacy in all interactions with the school community

• Resume
• Feedback from at least 2 references

Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

Contact:
Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669;