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

About the role

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 a VLP Literacy Coach position. This position is based in Northeastern Virginia and involves travel to visit school divisions and provide professional development support.

Responsibilities

• Aid senior team members in creating professional development materials and webinars focused on supporting K-8th Grade students.
• Support other literacy coaches in mastering professional development materials.
• Assist teachers, schools, and school divisions in gathering, utilizing, and analyzing data from assessment tools and using this information to improve instruction.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be able to travel to schools around Virginia as a part of regular responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant professional experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: 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; Strong desire to learn new skills and abilities and to continuously improve practices; High attention to detail and timelines.

Skills

• Strong desire to learn new skills and abilities and to continuously improve practices.

Benefits

Full-time position with an anticipated salary of $80,000. Position Type & Work Location: 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.

Pay

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

Schedule

This position 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.