Reading Teacher Coach Specialist (Full-time)

About the role

The Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools is seeking a full-time Reading Teacher Coach Specialist for the Nebraska Workshops on Reading Development Strategies (WORDS) Project.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the WORDS project
• Conduct reading observations and evaluate reading instruction in schools across the state
• Provide consultation, training, and on-site implementation support services to school districts
• Provide reading professional development opportunities for school district and ESU staff and community professionals
• Work in close collaboration with the Reading Teacher Coach Lead to ensure all WORDS activities align with broader WORDS project goals
• Work in close collaboration with WORDS Reading Teacher Coach Lead to tailor training and supports to individual school needs
• Maintain the WORDS Resource Library with current publications related to the field of continuous improvement
• Stay informed of evidence-based instructional materials, strategies, interventions, assessments, and technology for improved reading outcomes for ALL students
• Maintain a database of all contacts and training and supports provided
• Contribute to the enhancement of the WORDS Website
• Participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities at the state and national level

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, child development or related field plus at least three (3) years’ experience working in a school district and/or working with educators and families on reading development
• Must possess independent problem-solving skills and excellent communication and customer/client service skills
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Must have the ability to: use word-processing, database, and presentation software; work independently and collaboratively in a team environment; and keep accurate records
• Possess knowledge of Nebraska school systems
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience teaching reading in grades K-3 preferred but not required