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Part-time Literacy Coach

Alexandria City Public Schools (Virginia)

Central Office, Virginia

Part-time Literacy Coach

Alexandria City Public Schools (Virginia)

Central Office, Virginia
 
Salary: Information not available
 

Job Description

 

To provide individualized and small group reading and writing instruction to Adult Education students. To help students improve their literacy skills, using an array of teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of each student.

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Evaluating students’ reading abilities and identifying areas for improvement
  • Developing individualized learning plans based on students’ literacy needs
  • Teaching reading and writing skills using various teaching methods
  • Monitoring students’ progress and adjusting instructional techniques as necessary
  • Providing feedback to students and their teachers about progress and areas for improvement
  • Preparing educational materials and resources to aid in instruction
  • Keeping records of student's performance and attendance
  • Collaborating with teachers and other educational professionals to develop strategies to assist struggling students
  • Encouraging students and providing emotional support to build confidence in their reading and writing abilities in preparation to pass the GED exam

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field. Experience in teaching Language Arts courses to include reading and writing experience. Knowledge of best practices and instructional strategies in literacy and methods to evaluate students.

 

Clearances:

  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test

 

 

Salary Hourly: $30.00

Hours:  2 days per week 6-8 hours per week

About Alexandria City Public Schools (Virginia)

ACPS IS ABOUT EQUITY, EMPOWERMENT AND INSPIRING STUDENTS TO THRIVE

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) places racial equity at the center of everything that we do as a school division. This challenges us to ensure our students are engaged in classroom instruction and have access to the educational resources needed to enhance their learning experiences. We will ensure that our schools are a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for all. We set clear division-wide priorities and programs to address opportunity and achievement gaps as well as make sure that all students graduate ready for college, careers and life. Our vision is big and bold, and the potential is enormous.

ACPS serves more than 15,000 students who hail from more than 119 countries and speak 124 languages. We have 18 schools, including two middle schools, two K-8 schools, one pre-K school and the internationally recognized Alexandria City High School.

Learn about ACPS schools and how we serve our students.