Reading Specialist - 2023-2024 School Year

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social, and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

The public/private partnership with An Achievable Dream was approved by the Henrico School Board in January 2017. An Achievable Dream, Inc. operates programs to create a unique learning environment. Faculty and staff members of An Achievable Dream Certified Academy provide students with a well-rounded education using the “SAME” curriculum (Social, Academic, and Moral Education) along with extensive extracurricular, experiential, and cultural activities. Under the agreement, Henrico Schools provides basic curricula and staffing, student services, transportation, food service, and maintenance.

The mission of the An Achievable Dream Academy is to provide a unique challenging disciplined academic environment where students are motivated to exceed their own expectations in academic achievement and social progress and to instill in all children respect for themselves, respect for their adult leaders and respect for core human values by providing all children with a social academic, and moral education.

Open until filled . This is a 231 day contract. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of reading acquisition and pedagogy, learning theory, and best practices for effective Tier I, II, and III instruction. Must demonstrate abilities to provide school-level leadership in the areas of reading and language arts, work collaboratively with all members of the school and division team, provide support to teachers in planning and delivering instruction, analyze student performance data and create action plans, and deliver high quality instruction to meet individual and group needs. Acts in the best interests of students and models appropriate behaviors in all professional interactions.

Demonstrates knowledge and support of the mission and goals of Henrico County Public Schools and of An Achievable Dream Certified Academy.

Ability to fulfill contractual obligations by working extended hours and assigned Saturdays for which there will be additional compensation.

Must possess a comprehensive understanding of reading acquisition and pedagogy, learning theory, and best practices for effective Tier I, II, and III instruction. Must be able to work collaboratively and professionally with all members of the instructional team and coordinate support for teachers with division coaches and specialists and administration. Must be able to serve as a literacy leader for the school through teaching, coaching, and coordination and assessment of the reading and language arts program. Must demonstrate the ability to plan, model, and deliver current research-based practices in reading instruction and be able to assess student responsiveness to that instruction through observation and analysis of assessment data.

• Experience in grades K through 5 is preferred.
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience required.
• Master's degree and Reading Specialist endorsement (or proof of enrollment in a Reading Specialist program) is required.

The academy operates on an extended day Monday through Thursday (8.5 hours), 8 hours on Fridays and approximately 18 Saturdays throughout the school year.

To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit an online application, mail, fax, or hand-deliver a copy of your teaching license, college transcripts, teacher assessment scores (if not already on file), and three (3) written references to:

Henrico County Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
P. O. Box 23120
3820 Nine Mile Road
Henrico , VA 23223

FAX (804) 652-3763