Education and Outreach Manager, Virginia Literacy Partnerships - School of Education and Human

Virginia Literacy Partnerships provides support to school divisions across the Commonwealth in their efforts to implement evidence‑based literacy instruction. The VLP office supports VALLSS administration, professional development for teachers, administrators and staff with the goal of improving student reading outcomes.

The Virginia Literacy Partnerships (VLP) Office within the Center for the Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for VLP Literacy Coach to join our team. This position is based in Richmond, Virginia, and travel will be required to visit school divisions and provide professional development support several times per week and for several in‑person regional trainings per year.

• Assist senior team members in creating professional development materials and webinars focused on supporting K-8th Grade students
• Support other literacy coaches in their knowledge and mastery of professional development materials
• Assist teachers, schools, and school divisions to gather, utilize, and analyze multiple data from assessment tools and assist leaders and teachers to use this information to improve instruction
• Coordinate multiple simultaneous tasks of varying complexity, with demonstrated accountability, and excellent attention to detail while implementing flexible problem‑solving skills
• Collaborate with senior team members to proactively identify, define, and prioritize problems faced by literacy coaches in the field
• Assist in tasks related to ongoing research and development activities
• Must be able to travel to schools around Virginia as a part of regular responsibilities

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree required
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of relevant professional experience required

• Master’s Degree in Reading/Literacy, Education, or a related field strongly preferred
• Reading Specialist endorsement strongly preferred
• Content knowledge of science‑based reading acquisition and evidence‑based practices
• At least five years of experience in an early education environment (K-3, 4-8)
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to interact effectively with a diverse team of internal and external constituencies
• Experience with coaching, consulting, technical assistance, and/or training adult educators and leaders in individual and group settings
• Strong desire to learn new skills and abilities and to continuously improve practices. High attention to detail and timelines.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Full‑time position with an anticipated salary of $80,000.

• This is an exempt‑level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
• This position is based in Richmond, VA and is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 - 3 days in‑person per week, with additional on‑site presence as needed, in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines.

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• Visa sponsorship:
  This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.