Reading Specialist - Albemarle High School - 2026-27 School Year Only

About the Role

Albemarle County Public Schools seeks a Reading Specialist for the 2026-27 school year to collaborate with administrators and teachers in professional learning, assessment, effective reading instruction, and direct intervention services to students. The role focuses on evidence-based literacy instruction and supporting the division’s equity mission.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with classroom teachers to assess individual and collective needs in literacy instruction.
• Utilizes student data and classroom assessments to inform instructional strategies.
• Provides feedback to teachers on effective literacy strategies, scaffolded instruction, and assessment techniques.
• Guides teachers in interpreting student data and adapting instructional approaches to address specific student needs.
• Reviews progress toward goals with teachers and adjusts strategies as needed.
• Assists in the implementation of the comprehensive and research-based curriculum, aligning materials with state standards.
• Brings the latest research and pedagogy in literacy to Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.
• Attends regular PLC meetings to foster collaborative problem-solving and the exchange of best practices.
• Conducts thorough assessments to identify students' literacy strengths and areas for improvement using diagnostic tools.
• Designs and implements targeted evidence-based interventions through small group or one-on-one instruction.
• Monitors progress and adjusts interventions and instructional strategies accordingly.
• Collaborates with teachers, parents, and other educational professionals to share progress updates and recommend ongoing support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education and State certification as a Reading Specialist (required).
• Extensive experience with a focus on literacy instruction.
• Proven success in coaching and mentoring teachers.
• Strong understanding of literacy assessment tools and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to the unique needs of diverse learners and educational settings.

Skills

• Current understanding of culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues and families using a variety of methods.
• Effective use of technology to support instruction.
• Mastery and modeling of current researched-based practices in literacy instruction.
• Asset-based mindset when working with students.
• Lifelong learner, consistently seeking new and innovative ways to meet student needs.
• Uses problem-solving strategies in all aspects of the work.
• Possesses a growth mindset and is open to new and innovative practices.

Benefits

• Strong instructional support and mentoring from building administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists.
• Wide range of professional development opportunities, including the New Teacher Academy and ongoing learning experiences.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, and discounts on gym memberships.
• Opportunity to work in a close-knit, supportive community with a focus on professional growth.

Location

Albemarle County is situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia—consistently ranked among America’s top university towns and best places to live. Nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, the area offers a vibrant and diverse arts, food, and culture scene, along with easy access to outdoor activities. Charlottesville is 100 miles south of Washington, DC, and 70 miles west of Richmond, with convenient Amtrak access to New York and other major cities.