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)

• Facilitating small-group structured literacy instruction: systematic phonics, decoding, fluency, and foundational writing for all K-2 learners, not exclusively those identified for intervention
• Interpreting student performance data from adaptive platforms and running records to reconfigure groups and modify instruction between sessions
• Guiding students individually and in small groups through adaptive learning technology, establishing relationships that fuel goal attainment
• Creating original lessons grounded in structured literacy methodology, customized to each group's present skill level and learning pace
• Integrating selective outdoor or experiential activities to strengthen literacy concepts when they authentically support learning objectives

• Developing IEPs or managing pull-out coordination with classroom instructors. All students are your direct responsibility.
• Monitoring students passively while they use learning apps. You actively guide them toward goal completion, not simply observe screen interaction.
• Remaining in a conventional classroom throughout the day. Students transition outdoors during afternoons, concentrating your literacy instruction into focused, high-intensity blocks.
• Correcting large volumes of worksheets — adaptive technology manages practice quantity and progress documentation, allowing you to concentrate on direct teaching.

Drive reading and writing advancement for all K-2 students through structured literacy teaching 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 utilizing systematic phonics in a school or clinical environment, completed within the last 5 years
• Experience creating original reading lessons, with ability to articulate your teaching methods and content without referencing commercial programs
• Willing to work on-site at Waypoint Academy, Dripping Springs (Austin area), TX
• Willing to instruct all K-2 students (not solely struggling readers) and integrate AI-powered adaptive learning platforms into daily practice
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship

• Background with multiple structured literacy approaches (e.g., Orton-Gillingham and UFLI) with articulated reasoning for selecting each framework
• Documented reading improvement across entire cohorts, not limited to intervention groups. You can specify the assessment measures and resulting data.
• Knowledge of adaptive reading systems (Lexia, Amira, Reading Eggs, or comparable) and applying their analytics to shape instructional planning
• Background in alternative educational settings: micro-schools, outdoor learning programs, Montessori, or comparable models