Reading Specialist – $100,000/year

About the role

Alpha School is seeking a bilingual Reading Specialist to lead AI‑enhanced workshops that boost phonics, fluency, and comprehension for K‑2 learners. You will design evidence‑based, gamified experiences that drive measurable reading gains while collaborating closely with engineers developing our adaptive learning platform.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver small‑group reading workshops focused on phonics, fluency, and comprehension.
• Create personalized, gamified literacy benchmarks to motivate students.
• Analyze student performance data to refine instruction and identify actionable patterns.
• Partner with engineers to evaluate and improve AI‑driven literacy tools using classroom evidence.
• Develop scalable, AI‑integrated content that supports thousands of early elementary readers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree plus a Master’s in reading instruction or a structured‑literacy certification (e.g., Orton‑Gillingham, LETRS).
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish for effective communication with students and families.
• Minimum 2 years of experience facilitating small‑group reading interventions for early elementary students.
• Proven ability to assess reading levels, organize groups, and create differentiated instruction without relying on pre‑written curricula.

Required skills

• Experience with AI adaptive learning platforms.

What we offer

• $100,000 annual compensation paid weekly.
• Relocation assistance.
• On‑site work in Dorado, Puerto Rico, with beautiful beaches and a vibrant bilingual community.