Early Literacy 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)

• Delivering small-group structured literacy instruction: systematic phonics, decoding, fluency, and early writing for all K-2 students, not limited to those identified for intervention
• Interpreting student performance data from adaptive platforms and running records to regroup learners and modify instruction in real time
• Providing one-on-one and small-group coaching through adaptive learning software, building the relationships that ensure students meet their goals
• Creating original lessons grounded in structured literacy methodology, customized to each group's developmental stage and learning pace
• Integrating occasional outdoor or experiential activities to reinforce literacy skills when they meaningfully support learning objectives

• Drafting IEPs or managing pull-out schedules with classroom teachers. Every student is directly under your instruction.
• Passively monitoring students on learning apps. You actively guide them toward goal completion, not observe from a distance.
• Remaining in a conventional classroom environment all day. Students engage in outdoor activities during afternoons, so your literacy instruction is concentrated and high-intensity.
• Grading large volumes of worksheets — adaptive platforms manage practice volume and progress monitoring, allowing you to prioritize direct instruction.

Drive reading and writing advancement across all K-2 students using structured literacy instruction 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. This is a mandatory requirement, not a preference.
• 2+ years of full-time K-2 structured reading instruction utilizing systematic phonics in a school or clinical environment, completed within the last 5 years
• Experience independently designing reading lessons, and you can articulate what you teach and your instructional approach without citing a published program
• Willing to work on-site at Waypoint Academy, Dripping Springs (Austin area), TX
• Willing to instruct all K-2 students (not only struggling readers) and integrate AI-powered adaptive learning tools into daily instruction
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship

• Experience implementing multiple structured literacy frameworks (e.g., Orton-Gillingham and UFLI) with explicit reasoning for selecting each approach based on context
• Documented reading gains across entire cohorts, not only intervention groups. You can cite specific metrics and outcomes.
• Knowledge of adaptive reading platforms (Lexia, Amira, Reading Eggs, or comparable tools) and leveraging their data to inform instructional planning
• Background in non-traditional educational settings: micro-schools, outdoor education initiatives, Montessori environments, or similar models