Reading Specialist; Middle School

Reading Specialist (Middle School) - IMMEDIATE VACANCY

Fluvanna County Public Schools Fluvanna Middle School (Grades 5-7) - Palmyra, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5847787

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 28, 2026

Fluvanna County Public Schools seek to hire a Reading Specialist at Fluvanna Middle School (Grades5-7).

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Lara Dugolinsky, Principal,

Title:
Teacher - Reading Specialist

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Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Teaches students academic, social, and motor skills by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines of state and school.
• Provides direct instruction to students, individually or in small groups, to enable students to develop literacy skills.
• Supports the implementation of a comprehensive literacy program through coaching, supporting, and guiding teachers in best practices for literacy instruction.
• Provide direct instruction in the areas of reading and writing for identified groups and individual students, with an emphasis on emergent, beginning, and transitional readers.
• Assess children throughout the school and identify children at risk.
• Design and implement reading academic interventions using research-based methodology.
• Document interventions and progress on each child.
• Communicate with school personnel and parents of children regarding reading levels and rate of progress.
• Gather, compile, and disaggregate data; and link that data to student learning and instruction.
• Differentiate instruction based on assessment data.
• Participate in collaborative instructional planning and assist classroom teachers with the identification of resources and instructional strategies to support literacy.
• Assess students using a variety of measures to determine appropriate placement and specific instructional needs, and provide ongoing training and follow-up in the use of assessments to plan instruction.
• Provide support and training for all teachers and continuous staff development that supports school & division literacy initiatives through modeling and coaching instructional methods.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and the K-12 Literacy Committee.
• Facilitate the circulation of reading and writing instructional materials and resources to classroom teachers.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of parent workshops and informational sessions involving the literacy/Title I program.
• Participate in parent conferences and provide instructional suggestions.
• Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
• Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results.
• Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and the K-12 Literacy Committee
• Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Discusses pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school.
• Works cooperatively with the total staff.
• Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to their care.
• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.
• Encourages self-direction and self-motivation in students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject being taught.
• Utilizes a variety of appropriate materials and resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must hold a valid Virginia Teaching license with a Reading Specialist endorsement.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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