Learning Specialist, Alpha - $100,000/year USD

Overview Position: Learning Specialist (K-2) at Alpha School. This is a full-time, on-site role at a single Alpha campus. The position focuses on structured-literacy instruction within small-group workshops, using AI-adaptive platforms, with a strong emphasis on engagement and measurable reading outcomes. What You Will Be Doing Creating and facilitating small-group K-2 reading workshops rooted in structured-literacy approaches (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, IMSE, or similar), informed by live student data Running daily motivation sessions designed to ensure 100% of students meet their weekly adaptive-app targets, leveraging Alpha's motivational framework Conducting and evaluating running records, fluency assessments, and decoding probes to measure progress and refine instruction for upcoming sessions Analyzing AI-generated performance insights from Alpha's adaptive learning platforms to differentiate instruction in the moment Serving as the approachable, energetic adult your K-2 students are excited to see daily What You Won’t Be Doing Using a published reading curriculum, scripted program, or district-mandated pacing guide; you create your own lessons based on student data Delivering whole-class lectures; all instruction occurs in small, targeted groups while students complete core subjects through adaptive apps Serving as a reading consultant, coach for other educators, or district-level specialist; you work directly with kids in the classroom every day Operating a traditional classroom schedule; your time is devoted to workshops, motivation sessions, and data-informed small groups Grading homework or producing report cards; student progress is captured in app data and running records Learning Specialist Key Responsibilities Provide structured-literacy instruction that produces measurable acceleration in K-2 reading outcomes across phonics, fluency, and decoding. Basic Requirements Structured-literacy certification (Orton-Gillingham, LETRS, Wilson Reading System, IMSE, CERI, Neuhaus, UFLI, or equivalent) OR a Master’s degree in reading instruction Bachelor's degree in any discipline, plus 2+ years of full-time K-2 structured reading instruction in a school or clinical environment, using systematic phonics or structured literacy Proven ability to create your own reading lessons and explain what you teach and how, without depending on a published program Willingness to work in person full-time at one Alpha campus: Phoenix, AZ; Oklahoma City or Tulsa, OK; Nashville, TN; Austin, Fort Worth, Houston (South Houston or The Woodlands), or Plano, TX; Park City (Salt Lake City), UT; or Dorado, Puerto Rico (relocation assistance available) Willingness to teach all K-2 students (not only those struggling with reading) and to incorporate AI and adaptive-learning technology into daily instruction Legally authorized to work in the U.S. or Puerto Rico without requiring visa sponsorship Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required for the Dorado, Puerto Rico campus Nice-to-have Requirements Practical experience with AI-powered or adaptive reading platforms (e.g., Amira, Lexia, i-Ready, Reading Plus) for instructional planning or analyzing student data Documented record of measurable reading outcomes with specific numbers Experience in non-traditional or innovative educational settings (charter, micro-school, Montessori, hybrid) Experience performing, coaching youth sports, or otherwise engaging a K-2 audience outside traditional reading instruction Compensation and Location Salary: $100,000 annual, paid weekly; benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one. Location: On-site at a single Alpha campus (Phoenix, AZ; Oklahoma City or Tulsa, OK; Nashville, TN; Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, or Plano, TX; Park City, UT; Dorado, PR). Relocation assistance available. Schedule: 40-hour workweek; in-classroom with students in grades K-2. About Alpha Alpha School is reimagining traditional schooling with AI-adaptive applications. Students work through content independently using AI tools; the role emphasizes human-led instruction through small-group reading workshops, data-informed instruction, and motivation sessions to reach weekly app targets. The role evolves as Alpha opens more campuses, with your work becoming a blueprint for reading instruction across the organization. The initial months focus on engaging workshops, appropriate leveling, and demonstrable effectiveness, with ongoing measurement through student satisfaction and performance metrics. Working with us: This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position with an independent contractor arrangement. Compensation is $50/hour, equating to $100,000/year with 50 weeks/year. Weekly payments apply. More details at the employer’s help page. Contractor: Crossover; Job Code: LJ-4849-US-Phoenix-LearningSpeciala #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossover