Elementary Reading Specialist

Applications will be accepted
Thursday, March 5, 2026 12:00 AM
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Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:59 PM
(Eastern Standard Time)

Performs difficult professional work providing teaching services in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects, assisting students to develop knowledge as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student’s ability, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the school principal and/or coordinator. This is an exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Employees holding exempt positions often are required to follow a flexible work schedule, which may include working extended hours to meet specific job responsibilities. The contracted salary covers all hours worked.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions;

vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Some teaching specialties (i.e. music, art, physical education, etc.) may require hearing, vision, physical coordination and/or exertion and effort in excess of those listed above.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials based on needs and abilities of students;
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences;
• Integrates subject area content and technology;
• Instructs students in subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district;
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior;
• Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students;
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions;
• Encourages students to think independently, develop and express original ideas;
• Evaluates students' progress, maintains appropriate records, prepares progress reports;
• Communicates with students, school counselors and parents through conferences and other means;
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials;
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials;
• Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required;
• Serves on related committees such as child study, individual education plan meetings or response to intervention;
• Attends Parent Teacher Association meetings;
• Identifies student needs; assists with assessment of needs;
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with established procedures;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Thorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, students and parents;

knowledgeable of instructional technologies.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university. Possession of or ability to acquire appropriate license(s), certificate(s) and/or endorsement(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

Salem City Schools
510 South College Avenue
Salem, VA 24153