Reading 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 foundational writing for all K-2 students, not limited to those identified for intervention
• Examining student performance data from adaptive platforms and running records to reorganize groups and modify instruction between sessions
• Providing one-on-one and small-group coaching through adaptive learning software, establishing relationships that ensure goal attainment
• Creating original lessons grounded in structured literacy methodology, customized to each group's present level and learning velocity
• Integrating periodic outdoor or hands-on activities to strengthen literacy concepts when they authentically support learning objectives

• Drafting IEPs or managing pull-out intervention schedules with classroom teachers. All students fall under your direct responsibility.
• Passively monitoring students on learning platforms. You actively coach them toward goal completion rather than observing screen time.
• Working in a conventional classroom environment all day. Students spend afternoons outdoors, meaning your literacy instruction is concentrated and high-intensity.
• Grading extensive worksheet volumes — adaptive platforms manage practice quantity and progress monitoring, allowing you to concentrate on direct teaching.

Drive reading and writing acceleration across all K-2 students through structured literacy methods and adaptive learning technologies.

• 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 employing systematic phonics in a school or clinical environment, within the past 5 years
• Experience creating original reading lessons, with the ability to articulate what you teach and your instructional approach independent of any published curriculum
• Willing to work on-site at Waypoint Academy, Dripping Springs (Austin area), TX
• Willing to instruct all K-2 students (not exclusively struggling readers) and utilize AI-powered adaptive learning platforms daily
• Legally authorized for U.S. employment without requiring visa sponsorship

• Experience across multiple structured literacy approaches (e.g., Orton-Gillingham and UFLI) with articulated reasoning for selecting each framework in different contexts
• Documented reading gains across entire student cohorts, not solely intervention groups. You can specify the assessment metrics and resulting data.
• Proficiency with adaptive reading technologies (Lexia, Amira, Reading Eggs, or comparable platforms) and leveraging their analytics to inform instructional planning
• Background in alternative educational settings: micro-schools, outdoor learning programs, Montessori environments, or similar models