Early Literacy Specialist $100,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
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Description
Required: Master's in reading instruction OR structured literacy certification (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, IMSE, CERI, LETRS, Neuhaus, UFLI, or equivalent)
- On-site position at Waypoint Academy, Dripping Springs (Austin area), TX. Relocation assistance provided.
- $100,000 annual salary, disbursed weekly. Full health, dental, and vision coverage begins day one.
- Nature-integrated school model merging rigorous academics with outdoor experiential learning
Most reading specialists encounter only the students who have already fallen behind. You've long believed this approach is fundamentally flawed — that Science of Reading principles should benefit every child from the start, not only those flagged for remediation. If this conviction shapes your instructional philosophy, this role deserves your attention.
Waypoint Academy operates as a nature-based school where morning hours focus on structured academics while afternoon sessions feature archery, wilderness survival training, and exploration of the Texas Hill Country. You will lead the morning instructional block: delivering small-group structured literacy instruction that advances every K-2 student in phonics, decoding, fluency, and writing. You design the lessons. You analyze the data. You reconfigure groups and modify approaches in real time. The remainder of your day involves coaching students through adaptive learning platforms, cultivating the relationships that drive every student toward 100% completion of app-based objectives. No scripted program. No pull-out intervention model. You assume full accountability for literacy outcomes across the entire cohort.
You're entering a small, emerging school. This means you will construct the literacy program from the ground up rather than stepping into an established system. As enrollment expands, you'll determine how structured literacy instruction scales across additional cohorts and grade levels. If you prefer a fixed role with predictable routines, this position will not suit you. If you want to demonstrate that every child learns to read more effectively when instruction is individually tailored, this is your opportunity.
What you will be doing
- Leading small-group structured literacy workshops: systematic phonics, decoding, fluency, and foundational writing for all K-2 students, not limited to those identified for intervention
- Evaluating student performance data from adaptive platforms and running records to reconfigure groups and modify instruction between sessions
- Providing one-on-one and small-group coaching as students work through adaptive learning software, establishing relationships that motivate goal attainment
- Creating original lessons grounded in structured literacy principles, customized to each group's present level and learning trajectory
- Integrating occasional outdoor or experiential components to strengthen literacy concepts where they authentically improve learning outcomes
What you will NOT be doing
- Developing IEPs or managing pull-out intervention schedules with classroom teachers. You work with the full student population.
- Monitoring students passively while they use learning apps. You actively guide them toward goal completion, not merely observe screen interactions.
- Operating within a conventional classroom setting all day. Students transition outdoors in the afternoons, so your literacy instruction is time-intensive and focused.
- Evaluating piles of worksheets — adaptive platforms manage practice volume and track progress, allowing you to concentrate on direct teaching.
Key responsibilities
Drive accelerated reading and writing development across all K-2 students using structured literacy instruction and adaptive learning technologies.
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- 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
- Demonstrated experience creating your own reading lessons, with the ability to articulate what you teach and your instructional methodology without citing a published program
- Available 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-powered adaptive learning tools into daily instruction
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship
Nice to have
- Background with multiple structured literacy frameworks (e.g., Orton-Gillingham and UFLI) accompanied by a clear rationale for selecting each approach based on context
- Documented reading gains across an entire cohort, beyond intervention-only caseloads. You can specify the metrics and quantify the outcomes.
- Working knowledge of adaptive reading platforms (Lexia, Amira, Reading Eggs, or comparable systems) and leveraging their analytics to inform instructional choices
- Background in non-traditional educational environments: micro-schools, outdoor education programs, Montessori, or similar models
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