Hampton City Schools is Hiring a Literacy Support Specialist (SY 24/25).- reopened Near Hampton, VA
Position InformationSupervisor: Title I Department and Building Principal Employment Period: 11 months Employment Status: Full-time Pay Grade: G-116 Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience (grant-funded position) Start Date: 24/25 school year Duties And ResponsibilitiesPosition is responsible for working collaboratively within an elementary school by supporting the teacher’s implementation of the Language Arts curriculum and balanced literacy approach. Duties include: assisting classroom teachers and other instructional staff, and working collaboratively within the Professional Learning Communities at the school. Position emphasizes planning, co-teaching, modeling, and providing related feedback to develop and sustain strategies, skills, and techniques for effective Language Arts instruction.
Provides on-going support to teachers and/or grade level teams for successful language arts instruction and achievement
Provides support to teachers with organization and management of the HCS Language Arts model and related components
Follows the cycle of planning, co-teaching, modeling, observing, and feedback with teachers and teams
Meets regularly with grade level teams to provide job-embedded professional development, share or create resources, best practices, and specific instructional topics
Provides support to the Literacy Team with analyzing PALS, SOL, RI, and other assessment data to determine areas for improvement, establish goals, and monitor improvement
Attends staff developments and professional opportunities to improve/maintain knowledge
Coordinates and facilitates teacher study group activities and the sharing of successful lessons to ensure successful implementation of the program
Meets regularly with building administrators regarding classroom practices
Meets regularly with the Language Arts department
Maintains up-to-date information on current state developments
Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Teaching license with an endorsement at the elementary school level
Extensive and current experience in elementary; five years minimum preferred
Excellent organizational, planning, and human relation skills
Must possess an in-depth knowledge of instructional best practices
Knowledge or ability to quickly learn the HCS Language Arts model and programs
Demonstrate professionalism by working collaboratively with other staff members
Demonstrate team and relationship-building practices with teachers
Ability to present material to diverse educational audiences
Ability to deliver clear, articulate, and grammatically correct oral and written presentations
Demonstrate diplomacy in all interactions with the school community
Application RequirementsYou may apply anytime before midnight on the closing date. The following information is required to be considered for the position:
Resume
Feedback from those person listed as references (minimum of 2)
Only complete applications will be considered. Hampton City Schools Does Not Discriminate In Employment Against Any Person On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Gender, Age, Disability Or Other Protected Class. Personnel Decisions Are Based On Merit And The Ability To Perform The Essential Functions Of The Job, With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation. The Following Person Has Been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Non-discrimination Policies Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; (757) 727-2300 Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.