Salary: $51,066.00 - $90,013.00 AnnuallyLocation : Mechanicsville, VAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 03173Department: Laurel Meadow Elementary SchoolOpening Date: 07/17/2024DescriptionGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide leadership to administrators and staff regarding the District-wide literacy program; assist teachers and parents in the understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction (EBLI) and implementation of high-quality instructional materials; analyze various assessments to determine an intentional instructional match for students in need of intervention; plan, implement, and progress monitor student literacy interventions and maintain student learning plans for striving readers.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Work collaboratively with the division level Language Arts Curriculum Specialist, Coordinator, literacy coaches, and other reading specialists
- Provide leadership and service in the diagnosis of reading and literacy problems and development of prescriptive remediation;
- Maintain inventory of specialized materials for testing and remediation;
- Prepare daily instruction and activities using the division's curriculum to assigned classes and show evidence of preparation upon request of the supervisors;
- Assist teachers and parents in understanding the nature of students' reading abilities and plan for intervention;
- Coordinate an effective reading program with pk-5 classroom teachers and administrators;
- Maintain student records for specific reading skills and achievement;
- Develop individual educational programs based on diagnostic data for intervention students;
- Provide adequate reading materials for intervention students;
- Coordinate professional learning for classroom teachers and parents;
- Provide student reports of intervention to classroom teachers and parents;
- Provide diagnostic, placement, and consultation services to all classroom teachers regarding intervention and general education students;
- Attend monthly division-level reading meetings, and share information with school administration and faculty;
- Attend and participate in professional learning opportunities, faculty and department meetings;
- Establish friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school;
- Establish and maintain cooperative professional relations with others;
- Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence;
- Respect the home responsibility of parents for their children;
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, division policy, and administrative regulations;
- Perform related work as required.
Qualifications: KSA's, EducationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Required: Must have demonstrated the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students with literacy difficulties, teachers, and parents. Requires strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school administrators.Preferred: Demonstrated excellence as a classroom teacher and/or reading specialist at the elementary level. Expertise in working with teachers to improve their literacy practices.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:LicensureRequired: Postgraduate Professional License with endorsement as a reading specialist EducationRequired: Master's degree.ExperienceRequired: At least three years of recent, successful experience as a classroom teacher, as a reading specialist, or in an environment that emphasizes reading.Candidates that do not meet the minimum qualifications at this time may be considered for this role and, if selected, will be required to attain them within a specified amount of time.A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Terms of Employment LOCATION: Assigned SchoolWORK SCHEDULE: 10M - 217 Days - 7.25 Hrs.IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: PrincipalSALARY SCALE: Teacher Salary ScaleSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: NoneFLSA STATUS: Exempt Physical requirements and DisclaimerPHYSICAL CONDITIONS:Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Work is regularly performed in a classroom setting. Position requires frequent standing, stooping, and walking. May require climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 lbs., grasping, or repetitive motions.Updated 3/2024; 2/2016; Rev 7/2007; Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.Health Benefits - Eligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week
- Health Insurance - Hanover County Public Schools offers 3 health insurance plans through Aetna and contributes significantly toward the monthly premium. An opt-out credit is available for full-time and part-time employees who do not participate. For those who participate in the High Deductible Plan, HCPS contributes annually to a Health Savings Account and employees can choose to contribute more to that account.
- Dental Insurance - HCPS offers two plan options through Aetna.
- Vision Insurance - HCPS offers a vision plan through VSP.
Time Off Benefits *
- Paid Holidays - 10- month and 11-month personnel follow the School Calendar. 12-month full-time classified employees receive 13 holidays per year (9 designated days and 4 floating days).
- Vacation - 12-month employees earn 1 day of leave per month for their first four years of service, 1.25 days for 5 - 9 years of service, and 1.5 days for 10 or more years of service.
- Sick Leave - Full-time employees earn one sick leave day per month (10 - 12 depending on length of contract) with unlimited accrual. Part-time employees will earn sick leave on a prorated basis.
- Personal Leave - Full-time employees earn two days per year the first 3 years of service and 3 days per year with 3 or more years of service.
*Sick leave benefits are subject to changeSavings & Retirement
- VRS Retirement - Employees who work more than 5.5 hours per day participate in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). The benefit is 95% paid for by Hanover County Schools.
- VRS Hybrid Retirement Optional Contribution Plan - HCPS offers an additional plan for Hybrid employees who can choose to contribute up to an additional 4% in voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the Hybrid Retirement Plan each month, which is matched to a maximum of 2.5% by HCPS.
- Retirement Savings Plans - HCPS offers 403(b) and 457 plans through Empower. These plans allow employees to set aside pre or post tax dollars for retirement. HCPS contributes $250/year toward 403(b) account for non-VRS eligible employees. Any HCPS employee can make contributions to these plans.
- Premium Conversion/Section 125 - HCPS allows employees to take insurance premium deductions on pre-tax basis.
- Flexible Spending Accounts - HCPS offers a Medical FSA and a Dependent Care FSA for eligible expenses.
Income Protection & Security
- Life Insurance -Paid for 100% by HCPS for VRS eligible employees. The benefit is two times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death. Additional life insurance is available for purchase to cover spouse and children or to increase employee benefit.
- Sick Leave Bank - Income protection for up to 45 days due to a catastrophic illnesses/injury . Available to part-time, and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees who enroll.
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - Job protected leave for family or own serious health conditions. Contact Francesca Jones at 804-###-#### for more information.
- Long-Term Disability - Paid for 100% by HCPS for full and part-time employees. Benefits begin at 180 days and offers up to 60% income replacement.
- Short-Term Disability -Optional benefit for short-term disability for part-time and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees. Employees may choose a 14 or 44 day waiting period and a 40% or 60% income replacement for up to 6 months.
- Voluntary Benefits Eligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week - Optional supplemental plans offered through Pierce Insurance include:
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Life Insurance with Long Term Care
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
Additional Benefits
- Direct Deposit
- Membership in Virginia Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Program
- New Teacher Mentoring Program
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $800
- VDOE teacher license renewal fees paid by HCPS
- Free admission to home athletic events during regular season
- Wellness Programs including annual flu vaccinations.
The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Director for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding personnel matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To contact Hanover County Public Schools by phone, you may call (804) ###-####. AgencyHanover County Public SchoolsAddressHanover County Public Schools200 Berkley StreetAshland, Virginia, 23005Phone804-###-####Website