Literacy Specialist $120,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks
Description
- On-site position in Chantilly (Washington), VA; San Francisco, CA; or New York City, NY
- Weekly salary of $120,000. Full health, dental, and vision coverage from day one
- Relocation assistance provided
Must have: Master's degree in reading instruction OR advanced certification (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, or equivalent).
Do you believe AI-powered personalization can deliver reading interventions more effectively than scripted lessons at scale?
Alpha School is seeking experts to execute an AI-enhanced reading program that reshapes early literacy instruction. You will lead focused, high-impact workshops instead of conventional hour-long sessions. Your work includes diagnosing learner needs, building original evidence-based lessons without templates, and contributing to adaptive systems that extend your expertise to hundreds of students. This position is designed for reading specialists who excel beyond rigid curriculum frameworks and are ready to advance scalable literacy solutions.
Chantilly (DC Metro): Vibrant cultural offerings, diverse culinary scene, family-friendly suburbs with excellent schools
San Francisco: Technology epicenter, scenic waterfront paths, premier dining and cultural institutions
New York City: Unparalleled cultural access, limitless professional growth, dynamic communities
Create workshops. Expand literacy impact. Apply today.
What you will be doing
- Leading adaptive reading workshops that build core competencies in phonics, fluency, and comprehension
- Creating personalized motivational experiences that engage students and foster a lasting passion for reading
- Reviewing student performance data to iteratively improve instruction and extract meaningful insights
- Partnering with the technology team to assess and refine AI-powered literacy platforms
What you will NOT be doing
- Following pre-packaged curricula or published instructional sequences
Key responsibilities
Cultivate a genuine enthusiasm for reading in young students
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or advanced certification in reading instruction (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or equivalent)
- Minimum of 2 years delivering small-group reading interventions to early elementary learners
- Capable of evaluating reading levels, organizing student groups, and creating differentiated instruction independently of pre-written materials
- Experienced with AI/adaptive learning platforms and able to respond to student interactions within those systems
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship
- Available to work on-site at one of our locations: Chantilly (Washington), VA; San Francisco, CA; or New York City, NY
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