Reading Specialist

Williamsburg James City School District JAMES RIVER ELEMENTARY - Williamsburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Williamsburg-James City County Schools

• Job : 5645084
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: (Teacher)

Revision Date: June 3, 2024

Location: Matoaka Elementary School

The reading specialist is responsible for leading a comprehensive literacy program aligned to the Virginia Literacy Act at the assigned school. The reading specialist will lead professional learning and support teachers through coaching of evidence-based practices for literacy instruction. Position will conduct classroom walkthroughs and provide feedback to teachers and administrators on the school’s literacy program with an emphasis on the implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and high leverage evidence-based literacy instruction (EBLI).

Position is responsible for managing literacy assessments, analyzing literacy data, facilitating responsive instructional planning, and managing student reading plans and the school’s literacy resources.

• Spends 50% of time collaborating directly with teachers to include, but not limited to, coaching, co-teaching, supporting instructional planning, modeling, observing, providing feedback and/or other related tasks to improve the school’s literacy program.
• Designs, implements, and monitors professional learning focused on the effective use of HQIM and EBLI.
• Manages literacy assessments and facilitates the analysis and use of school literacy data to guide instruction and plan for student needs.
• Assists with screening, evaluation and recommending interventions for students, including managing student reading plans in collaboration with teachers and families.
• Maintains an organized and accessible resource room that includes sufficient quantities of instructional materials, books, and supplies (within budgetary constraints) that support evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Selects and uses technology, materials, and resources compatible with student needs, and ensures that materials are interesting, culturally inclusive, and challenging to readers.
• Identifies literature for use in all content areas in support of the division-approved curriculum and curriculum integration.
• May provide direct instruction in the areas of reading and writing for identified groups and individual students, with an emphasis on readers performing significantly below grade level expectations.
• Assists with the planning and delivery of parent workshops, informational sessions involving the literacy program, and assisting families with accessing online resources to support literacy development at home.
• Participates in parent conferences and provides instructional suggestions as needed.
• Serves as a consultant for Child Study as needed.
• Participates in literacy professional learning and activities to ensure the school literacy program aligns to the division literacy plan and WJCC practices with consistency and fidelity
• Maintains a comprehensive inventory of the school’s literacy resources, instructional materials and the division’s approved core curriculum materials
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with school colleagues, administrators, parents and students.
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values:
  Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a Master’s degree in Reading and be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement as a Reading Specialist.
• Must maintain proper licensure and complete required division and state professional learning
• Must have completed at least 3 years of successful classroom teaching in which the teaching of reading was the primary responsibility.
• Possess and demonstrate effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Must possess and apply knowledge of the…