What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vacancy: Part Time Literacy Coordinator - Instruction Department position at Augusta County Public Schools?
2025-26 Vacancy: Part-time Literacy Coordinator
Reports To: Director of Elementary Instruction
FLSA Status: Exempt
Teacher Salary Scale:
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*maximum of 20 hours per week; no benefits.
SUMMARY
Coordinates K-8 efforts in literacy training, Student Reading Plans, data analysis, and walkthroughs with the Director of Elementary Instruction and ELA Supervisor for Grades 6-8.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Reliable attendance and prompt arrival time;
- Demonstrates knowledge of developmental reading, PALS Assessments, data disaggregation and differentiation strategies;
- Assist with monitoring fidelity to the following county literacy initiatives:
- Train Instructional Assistants K-8
- Conduct Literacy Walkthroughs K-5
- Work collaboratively with Instructional Coaches
- Partner with teachers with literacy needs
- Assist with Professional Development of teachers
- Assist with creation, implementation, and effectiveness of Student Reading Plans K-8
- Provides staff development
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four-year accredited college or university; Master's Degree in Reading/ Reading Endorsement. Trained as a LETRS Facilitator. Trained in Morphology. Reading Specialist Certification; OG Trained; Morphology Trained; SPED Certification; 6-12 English certified
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.
Applicant must have experience and an acceptable rating for such teaching.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; also reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
Evidence of fitness to teach from the standpoint of health may be required from a qualified physician.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.