Coordinator Early Literacy

Administrative - Central Office - Coordinator (Teaching & Learning)

Job Number 3700274364

Start Date

Open Date 09/30/2026

Closing Date 10/09/2026

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Coordinator, Early Literacy is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the Early Intervention Reading Initiative (EIRI), a state-funded grant program. The position is responsible for providing leadership, alignment, coordination, and delivery in the development and improvement of the curriculum program for the school division with a focus on early literacy. The coordinator ensures that resources are available for teacher and student use and provide the necessary staff development and instructional coaching for effective implementation of the assigned instructional program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as the point person for Early Intervention Reading Initiative (EIRI) to include overseeing a multi-million-dollar budget, coordinating hiring, training, and implementation of Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) support staff, and serving as the PALS division representative.
• Support schools in administration, interpretation, and analysis of PALS data and coordinate communication among PALS office, division leadership, and site-based personnel.
• Ensure alignment of instructional materials to the science of reading (early reading) including but not limited to curriculum guides, objectives, content specification documents, learning plans, parent/student documents, assessment instruments, digital resources, and report cards.
• Maintain a basic and supplementary list of instructional materials and partner with Distribution Services to manage deliveries and classroom materials transfers of early reading materials.
• Prepare and monitor the grant''s digital resources, materials, textbooks, and general budget.
• Review and analyze balanced assessment data for the assigned grant to inform professional learning, instructional coaching, curriculum development, and monitor progress toward division goals.
• Participate in and help facilitate collaborative meetings (e.g., PLCs) and participate in school support meetings to provide guidance and data analysis for diagnostic assessments and division assessments aligned to early reading (e.g., PALS, PALS quick checks).
• Analyze and interpret assessment data to inform remediation plans and provide remediation support as indicated in the grant.
• Develop and facilitate teacher, teacher leader, and principal professional learning in early reading, assessment practices, and effective instruction aligned to the grant.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum coordinators to develop short and long-term goals for the curricular area with an emphasis on early reading and vertical articulation of reading skills.
• Support and work collaboratively with principals and teaching staff to effect horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of early reading throughout the division.
• Provide ongoing instructional coaching and professional learning for PALS support staff members, teachers, teacher assistants, instructional coaches, and administrators in early reading.
• Observe teachers, teacher assistants and PALS support staff members as requested by building administrators and provide immediate feedback to enhance instructional planning and delivery practices.
• Work collaboratively with staff members in the Department of Teaching and Learning and other departments, as assigned to support early reading.
• Work collaboratively with team members and principals of assigned schools to support each school''s Plan for Continuous Improvement and the division''s Strategic Framework to improve early reading.
• Stay abreast of the most current research in early reading, instructional coaching, leadership, and equitable practices.
• Perform related work, as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must possess a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices; of curriculum, instruction, and assessment; comprehensive knowledge of specialty area; knowledge and effective skills in textbook selection, curriculum development, and budget development. Must have the ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems; ability to guide and train teachers in effective instructional techniques and strategies; ability to develop and present ideas effectively, orally and in written form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, teachers, staff and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: Master''s Degree in education administration, five (5) years of teaching experience, and Certification in Administration and Supervision PreK-12-Central Office Only or Administration and Supervision PreK-12.

Preferred: Master''s Degree or endorsement in the content area in which the coordinator leads.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing, stooping, crouching, and driving. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid driver''s license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

HOW TO APPLY

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Salary Range: From/To

Salary range: $91,850-$133,979

Salary will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. Entry-level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate''s current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U22

FTE 1.000

Start Date 2026-2027 School Yr

Additional Job Information

All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.

All applicants are required to have three (3) current references completed. One reference must be from a current supervisor.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133,2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.