Elementary 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}  ($50 USD/hour)

• Facilitating small-group structured literacy instruction: systematic phonics, decoding, fluency, and foundational writing for all K-2 learners, not limited to intervention candidates
• Examining student performance data from adaptive platforms and running records to reorganize groups and modify instruction across sessions
• Providing one-on-one and small-group coaching through adaptive learning software, establishing relationships that promote goal attainment
• Creating original lessons grounded in structured literacy methodology, customized to each group's present skill level and learning trajectory
• Integrating select outdoor or experiential activities to strengthen literacy skills when such methods authentically support learning objectives

• Developing IEPs or managing pull-out intervention schedules with classroom teachers. All students fall under your direct responsibility.
• Providing passive supervision during app-based learning. You will actively coach students toward goal completion, not simply monitor screen activity.
• Operating within a conventional classroom structure all day. Students transition outdoors each afternoon, making your literacy instruction concentrated and high-intensity.
• Evaluating large volumes of worksheets — adaptive platforms manage practice repetition and progress documentation, allowing you to concentrate on live instruction.

Drive reading and writing advancement for all K-2 students using structured literacy methods and adaptive learning platforms.

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Master's degree in reading instruction OR structured literacy certification including Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, IMSE, CERI, LETRS, Neuhaus, or UFLI. One of these credentials is mandatory, not optional.
• 2+ years of full-time K-2 structured reading instruction applying systematic phonics in school or clinical environments, completed within the past 5 years
• Experience creating original reading lessons, and you can articulate your instructional content and methodology without citing a published curriculum
• Prepared to work on-site at Waypoint Academy, Dripping Springs (Austin area), TX
• Prepared to instruct all K-2 students (not exclusively struggling readers) and incorporate AI-driven adaptive learning tools in daily practice
• Authorized to work legally in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship

• Proficiency with multiple structured literacy approaches (e.g., Orton-Gillingham and UFLI) and a well-defined rationale for selecting each framework
• Documented reading growth across complete cohorts, not solely intervention groups. You can specify the assessment tools and resulting data.
• Working knowledge of adaptive reading systems (Lexia, Amira, Reading Eggs, or comparable) and leveraging their analytics to inform teaching decisions
• Background in alternative educational models: micro-schools, nature-based programs, Montessori, or comparable settings