Reading Specialist (Prek - 5) - 2023-2024 School Year

· Provide daily leadership and support for elementary literacy instruction through coaching, participation on school action teams, collaboration with school leadership, and direct work with teachers

· Support teachers in the implementation of all facets of literacy instruction through the use of coaching strategies, including but not limited to participating in coaching cycles, modeling of instruction, co-teaching, and collaborative planning

· Assist teachers in the use of data to identify student needs, form groups, select resources, and inform instruction

· Participate in collaborative planning to support the implementation of the HCPS Instructional Model, use of aligned curriculum, and integration of best-practices in literacy instruction

· Assist teachers with the selection of instructional materials that adhere to the HPCS aligned curriculum, stimulate learning, and meet the needs of all students in a learner-centered classroom

· Collaborate with school leadership to identify literacy needs based upon data, develop school literacy goals that address the need, and implement a plan to achieve the literacy goals

· Use school data to design professional learning experiences for teachers that support literacy instruction, address school goals, and align with HCPS Instructional Model

· Coordinate and train school-based reading facilitators

· Communicate with other staff (exceptional education, LIEP, gifted, etc.) to support learning for all students

· Use expertise as a reading specialist to deliver small group instruction, as needed

· Collaborate with division literacy coaches and the ELA specialist, including attending monthly literacy team meetings

· Assist with the creation of family engagement events and school-wide initiatives that promote literacy

· Maintain an inventory of reading and writing materials and oversee the organization of text in a bookroom

· Incorporate and model appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning

· Stays abreast of current educational trends and best practices as these relate to classroom instruction, effective schools, and student achievement

· Maintains professional manner when interacting with students, families, school and division staff, patrons, and community agencies

· Support the continued implementation of the HCPS LifeReady Literacy Plan

· Performs other duties as assigned