Educational Technology 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
Description
- On-site position in Austin, TX.
- $100,000 annual salary, paid weekly - Health benefits begin on day one
- Relocation assistance provided
Meeting young readers where they are—immersed in gaming culture—may be the most effective path to literacy mastery, where progression, persistence, and achievement are already familiar concepts.
You will facilitate small-group reading instruction at a school designed around the interests of young gamers, combining phonics teaching, adaptive literacy technology, and individualized coaching to inspire K-2 students to embrace reading with the same enthusiasm they bring to games.
Austin provides year-round live music, mild winters, scenic hill country, and a dynamic education innovation community you will join.
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What you will be doing
- Develop and facilitate small-group reading instruction for K-2 students, ensuring phonics learning is engaging, enjoyable, and tailored to individual needs
- Adjust teaching strategies in the moment according to student requirements, group proficiency levels, and engagement signals
- Conduct motivational progress sessions with students to promote advancement through adaptive literacy apps and reach learning milestones
- Track student performance data from adaptive platforms and apply it to tailor instruction for each reading cohort
- Employ storytelling, humor, gaming metaphors, and positive feedback to sustain student effort and address reluctance
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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