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READING SPECIALIST

• 195 DAY job in Manassas Manassas, Virginia

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VA Prince William County Public Schools Employer:

Prince William County Public Schools Job Ref:

Ref_185265

Country:

United States State:

Virginia•

VA City:

Manassas Zip Code:

20112 READING

SPECIALIST

• 195 DAY

JOB STATUS

OPEN

EFFECTIVE

2026-27

POSTING NUMBER:

00060315

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT:

Yorkshire

ES LOCATION

Manassas,VA

POSITION TITLE

READING

SPECIALIST

• 195 DAY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

JOB SUMMARY

This position develops and supports the implementation of an evidence-based literacy program and provides related educational support for teachers and students that are aligned to evidence-based reading research. This position usually performs duties within a team or departmental setting but might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. This position performs work under the general supervision of a principal and/or other designated administrator.

Job Description DAYS:

195 FULL

TIME/PART TIME

0.5

Reading Specialist Job Code:

000670

Job Title:

Reading Specialist FLSA Status:

Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00012

Reports To:

Principal Calendar

• Primary:

  195
• M Mission Statement
• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Job Summary This position develops and supports the implementation of an evidence-based literacy program and provides related educational support for teachers and students that are aligned to evidence-based reading research. This position usually performs duties within a team or departmental setting but might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. This position performs work under the general supervision of a principal and/or other designated administrator. Essential Responsibilities This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee:

works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030." establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, communicate effectively, relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population, report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled, perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program, have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology, participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct. Essential Responsibilities

• specific to this job
• Serves as the school literacy leader in collaboration with school leadership.
• Oversees all language arts assessments and documentation procedures as prescribed by the Virginia Department of Education and PWCS
• Demonstrates expertise in formal and informal screening, diagnostic and progress monitoring for components of literacy.
• Demonstrates expertise in the ability to use diagnostic data to inform instruction for acceleration, intervention, remediation, and differentiation.
• Supports the implementation and progress monitoring of appropriate reading intervention services using evidence-based strategies and fosters partnerships by providing continuous communication to parents and educational staff.
• Collaborates with English Learning, Special Education, and Gifted staff to increase the capacity of teachers and specialists by facilitating the use of successful, evidence-based instructional strategies for diverse learners.
• Collaborates with teachers and teacher teams in providing guidance, coaching, and supporting curriculum implementation using evidence-based instructional strategies. Serves as a coach for teachers and leaders by providing assistance, resources, demonstrations, and/or model lessons with observations to provide growth-producing feedback and facilitation of teacher reflection.
• Assesses professional development needs, and designs and/or facilitates professional development sessions around best practices in literacy instruction.
• Attends regular meetings, at least monthly, with the English Language Arts office and disseminates information and instructional strategies to school staff in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to monitor students, confer with colleagues or site instructors in a self-contained, team, departmental, itinerant capacity, either in the field, at multiple schools, or off-school site
• Collaborates with school leadership and other professionals (school counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out schoolwide instructional or related activities as needed.
• Collaborates with school leadership and the ELA office to ensure implementation of the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA).
• Participates in various professional development as required by the division or state.
• Assists with the development and implementation of school-based and individual literacy plans.
• Other Duties as Assigned Other Job Responsibilities Qualifications for Successful Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors
• Knowledge of science-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction
• Effective leadership qualities, presentation, facilitation, organizational skills, and personal characteristics to collaborate with teachers, students, administrators, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning practices and experience in designing and delivering effective professional development to adults.
• Evidenced instructional leadership skills to include a clear vision for a Division professional development program and successful experience teaching and coaching adults.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to formulate ideas and communicate them effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of educational philosophy, educational research, methods and techniques of instruction, professional development standards, current educational issues, and Division priorities.
• Ability to resolve conflict, listen to and appropriately respond to concerns in a timely manner.

Education or Equivalency Requirements Minimum/ Preferred Education level Description Preferred Master's Degree Work Experience Requirements Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field 1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion Related and/or Specific Successful teaching experience in ELA Certification and License Requirements Certifications/ Licensures Comments State Collegiate professional or postgraduate professional license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia Required to have or is eligible for Reading Specialist endorsement. Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type:

INDOOR:

Work is performed in a standard office, classroom, or indoor environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, employees may be exposed to minor inconveniences such as occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.

Area of Interest:

Education:

K-12

Job Category:

Higher-Ed/Education Position type:

Full-Time Post Date:

09/28/26