Reading Specialist
$100,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market. Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks 

Austin, TX
In-person
08:00 am to 05:00 pm, M-F
full-time (40 hrs/week)
Long-term role

Reading Specialist   $100,000 USD/year

Description

  • On-site position in Austin, TX.
  • Weekly pay at $100,000 annually - Health benefits begin day one
  • Relocation assistance provided

What if the path to building strong readers starts by connecting with students in a space they already understand: gaming culture, where progression, determination, and skill-building come naturally?

You will facilitate small-group literacy sessions at a school designed around the passions of young gaming enthusiasts, combining phonics methods, adaptive reading technology, and one-on-one coaching to help K-2 learners develop the same passion for reading that they have for games.

Austin brings live music, mild winters, scenic hill country paths, and a dynamic education innovation community you will be part of.

Guide learning. Embrace growth. Apply today.

What you will be doing

  • Create and facilitate small-group literacy sessions for K-2 learners, making phonics instruction enjoyable, interactive, and tailored to individual needs
  • Adjust teaching approaches dynamically based on student performance, reading proficiency levels, and engagement signals
  • Conduct motivational coaching sessions with students to promote progress in adaptive reading apps and reach literacy milestones
  • Track student achievement data from adaptive technology and apply it to customize instruction for each literacy group
  • Incorporate storytelling, humor, gaming metaphors, and positive feedback to build student resilience and address learning resistance

Candidate requirements

  • Willing to work on-site at NextGen Academy in Austin, TX
  • Bachelor's degree in elementary education, reading, or related field
  • Certification in structured literacy approaches such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, or similar evidence-based phonics programs
  • 2+ years of experience delivering small-group reading instruction to K-2 students or struggling readers
  • Demonstrated ability to assess student reading levels and design differentiated instruction independently
  • Enthusiastic about video games and gaming culture, even if not a gamer yourself
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

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