Education and Outreach Manager-Virginia Literacy Partnerships
About The Position
The Virginia Literacy Partnerships (VLP) Office within the Center for the Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia seeks an applicant for a full-time, exempt 40-hour/week VLP Literacy Coach position to join our team. The position is open to either in-person or remote work but must reside in Virginia. Travel will be required several times per week to visit school divisions and provide professional development support as well as for several in-person regional trainings per year. Responsibilities include: Assist senior team members in creating professional development materials and webinars focused on supporting PreK-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. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned Collaborate with senior team members to proactively identify, define, and prioritize problems faced by literacy coaches in the field Assist senior team members in creating professional development materials and webinars focused on supporting PreK-8th Grade students Support 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 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. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Education: Master's degree or a demonstrated mastery in their specialty area normally signified by significant equivalent experience.
- Experience: 5+ years of relevant professional experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Reading/Literacy, Education, or a related field
- Content knowledge of science-based reading acquisition and evidence-based practices
- At least five years of experience in an early education environment (PreK, K-3, 4-8)
- Bilingual speaking and writing ability in English/Spanish
- Reading Specialist Endorsement or equivalent certificate
- Demonstrated expertise, experience, and commitment to diversity, equity, and access
- 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.
- Experience managing a team aimed at producing high-level work for multiple stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Assist senior team members in creating professional development materials and webinars focused on supporting PreK-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.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned
Benefits
- Full-time position with an anticipated range of $75,000 - $80,000 (40 Hours/Week), commensurate with education and experience, includes UVA benefits.
- This is an exempt-level, benefited position.
- Learn more about UVA benefits
- This restricted position is a 12-month appointment, and continuation is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
