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Virginia Literacy Partnerships provides support to school divisions across the Commonwealth in their efforts to implement evidence-based literacy instruction. The VLP office supports VALLSS administration, professional development for teachers, administrators and staff with the goal of improving student reading outcomes.
The Virginia Literacy Partnerships (VLP) Office within theCenter for the Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL)in theSchool of Education and Human Developmentat the University of Virginia seeks applicants for VLP Literacy Coachto join our team. This position is based in Northeastern Virginia, and travel will be required to visit school divisions and provide professional development support several times per week and for several in-person regional trainings per year.
Responsibilities
- Assist senior team members in creating professional development materials and webinars focused on supporting K-8th Grade students
- Support other literacy coaches in their knowledge and mastery of professional development materials
- Assist teachers, schools, and school divisions to gather, utilize, and analyze multiple data from assessment tools and assist leaders and teachers to use this information to improve instruction
- Coordinate multiple simultaneous tasks of varying complexity, with demonstrated accountability, and excellent attention to detail while implementing flexible problem-solving skills
- Collaborate with senior team members to proactively identify, define, and prioritize problems faced by literacy coaches in the field
- Assist in tasks related to ongoing research and development activities
- Must be able to travel to schools around Virginia as a part of regular responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree required
Experience: 5 years of relevant professional experience required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Reading/Literacy, Education, or a related field strongly preferred
- Reading Specialist endorsement strongly preferred
- Content knowledge of science-based reading acquisition and evidence-based practices
- At least five years of experience in an early education environment (K-3, 4-8)
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to interact effectively with a diverse team of internal and external constituencies
- Experience with coaching, consulting, technical assistance, and/or training adult educators and leaders in individual and group settings
- Strong desire to learn new skills and abilities and to continuously improve practices. High attention to detail and timelines.
Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
Salary Range
- Full-time position with an anticipated salary of $80,000.
Position Type & Work Location
- This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
- This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
- This position is based in Richmond, VA and is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 - 3 days in-person per week, with additional on-site presence as needed, in accordance with UVA's remote work guidelines.
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Application Timeline: Application review will begin July 22, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
Additional Requirements
- Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
- Visa Sponsorship: This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
How to Apply: Please apply online, by searching for requisition number
R0085276. Please replace with the simple: Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. Complete an application with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive consideration.
Reference Check Process: Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.
Department Contact: For questions about the position, please contact Christa Haring, aqc3hs@virginia.edu
Recruiter Contact: For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, unw5dq@virginia.edu.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
Salary : $80,000