2026-2027 Reading Teacher

Job Summary

The Reading teacher will support the intervention program for the school in adherence to the Title 1 guidelines and the Virginia Literacy Act.

Essential Job Functions

• Affords assessments to children throughout the school and identifies children at risk.
• Administers informal and formal assessments.
• Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives.
• Designs and implements academic interventions using research-based methodology in reading and/or math using district and/or State-approved intervention resources.
• Differentiates instruction based on assessment data.
• Provides small group instruction.
• Documents interventions and progress on each child with whom you support.
• Shares student data with applicable teachers and administration.
• Provides pre and post-assessment data to teachers and administrators.
• Communicates with school personnel and parents of children regarding reading and/or math level and rate of progress.
• Participates in team reviews concerning academic progress for students who are struggling or are in need of services.
• Works with the school leadership team to guide and monitor the progress of each child.
• Assists teachers by providing professional development in the area of early literacy as needed.
• Participate in regularly scheduled Interventionists Meetings and determine next steps, in partnership with the principal, for the delivery of specific professional learning, district-provided resources, and processes at the building level.
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of each student to ensure success.
• Manages classroom organization.
• Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required)

• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in the appropriate subject area.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
• Knowledge of a wide range of scientific subject areas.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
• Certification and Licensure: Must have a postgraduate professional license with a degree in elementary education or other content specific area (i.e. reading) equivalent coursework and bilingual skills to include Spanish are preferred.