Division Literacy
GCPS's Literacy Plan
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DIVISION LITERACY PLAN
Division Reading Specialists
Lauren Pursel lpursel@greenecountyschools.com
Patricia Parmiter pparmiter@greenecountyschools.com
Tina Arritt tarritt@greenecountyschools.com
Bridget Lambert blambert@greenecountyschools.com
Ashyln Lamm alamm@greenecountyschools.com
Margaret Gannon mgannon@greenecountyschools.com
Audra Taylor ataylor@greenecountyschools.com
Reading Specialist -
Primary Function: The reading specialist provides targeted reading instruction, evaluates student reading performance, and helps students develop essential reading strategies and skills.
Qualifications:
- Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia Department of Education license with a reading endorsement.
- Master’s Degree in Reading from an accredited institution.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and instructional experience.
- Ability to work effectively with staff, parents, and the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver reading instruction aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning and curriculum guidelines.
- Diagnose student reading needs and plan individualized instruction.
- Use various assessment strategies to track and support student progress.
- Collaborate with teachers, staff, parents, and community resources to enhance student success.
- Create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Maintain confidentiality and prepare reports as required by the administration.
- Participate in professional development and school-related activities as needed.