Orton-Gillingham Specialist, Waypoint Academy - $100,000/year USD

Required: Master\'s in reading instruction OR structured literacy certification (Orton‑Gillingham, Wilson, IMSE, CERI, LETRS, Neuhaus, UFLI, or equivalent). On‑site at Waypoint Academy, Dripping Springs (Austin area), TX. Relocation assistance provided. $100,000 annual compensation, distributed weekly. Full health, dental, and vision coverage begins day one. Nature‑based school integrating structured academics with outdoor adventure programming. What You Will Be Doing Deliver small‑group structured literacy workshops: systematic phonics instruction, decoding strategies, fluency development, and foundational writing for all K‑2 learners. Interpret student performance data from adaptive platforms and run‑records to adjust groupings and modify instruction between sessions. Provide one‑on‑one and small‑group coaching through adaptive learning software, establishing relationships that ensure goal achievement. Develop customized lessons grounded in structured literacy principles, aligned to each group\'s present skill level and learning velocity. Integrate occasional outdoor or experiential components to strengthen literacy concepts when such methods meaningfully support learning. What You Won\'t Be Doing Developing IEPs or managing pull‑out intervention schedules with classroom instructors; all students fall under your direct responsibility. Monitoring students passively while they use learning apps; you engage actively to coach goal completion, not observe screen interaction. Remaining in a conventional classroom throughout the day; afternoon outdoor activities mean your literacy instruction is condensed and high‑intensity. Evaluating large volumes of worksheets – adaptive platforms manage practice quantity and progress monitoring, allowing you to concentrate on live instruction. Orton‑Gillingham Specialist Key Responsibilities Drive reading and writing advancement across the entire K‑2 student population through structured literacy methods and adaptive learning technology. Basic Requirements Bachelor\'s degree in any discipline. Master\'s degree in reading instruction OR structured literacy certification (Orton‑Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, IMSE, CERI, LETRS, Neuhaus, or UFLI). This credential is mandatory, not optional. 2+ years of full‑time K‑2 structured reading instruction applying systematic phonics in a school or clinical environment, completed within the past 5 years. Demonstrated experience creating original reading lessons, with the ability to articulate your instructional content and methodology independent of any published curriculum. 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 utilize AI‑powered adaptive learning platforms daily. Authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship. Nice‑to‑have Requirements Working knowledge of multiple structured literacy approaches (such as Orton‑Gillingham and UFLI) with articulated reasoning for selecting each framework. Documented reading improvement across an entire cohort rather than solely intervention groups; you can specify the assessment metrics and quantitative outcomes. Practical experience with adaptive reading systems (Lexia, Amira, Reading Eggs, or comparable platforms) and leveraging their analytics to inform instruction. Background in alternative educational settings: micro‑schools, outdoor learning programs, Montessori environments, or similar models. About Waypoint Academy Nature‑based school that blends rigorous academics with real‑world challenges. Working with us This is a full‑time (40 hours per week), long‑term position. The compensation level for this role is $50 USD/hour, which equates to $100,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossover