Job Description – Learning Specialist
Ideal Opportunity for Retired Educators
Job Title: Learning Specialist
Location: Montgomery, AL
Company: Read Write Learning Center
Website: www.readwritelearningcenter.com
Job Description:
Are you an experienced education professional with a passion for driving student success and empowering teams? At Read Write Learning Center, we are seeking a high-performing Learning Specialist to lead students from initial evaluation through their academic transformation, while coaching our team to deliver top-tier academic outcomes.
As a Learning Specialist, you will be the cornerstone of our student success journey—combining your expertise in educational therapy with your leadership skills. This dynamic role involves evaluating new students, guiding families through enrollment, monitoring student progress, and coaching our team of instructors to ensure every child reaches their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth, diagnostic assessments to uncover the root cause(s) of students' learning challenges, particularly language-based learning disabilities like dyslexia.
- Design individualized learning plans to address each student's unique needs.
- Act as the primary point of contact for parents, delivering clear and comprehensive evaluations, and guiding them through the enrollment process.
- Track student progress to ensure instructional strategies are effective and academic goals are met.
- Provide parents with regular progress updates, building trust and fostering engagement with parents to ensure student success.
- Lead, mentor, and coach our instructional team on best practices in academic language therapy, including Orton-Gillingham based approaches, to maximize student outcomes.
- Adjust learning plans and collaborate with instructors to adapt strategies as needed to optimize student performance.
- Play an integral role in community outreach efforts, building partnerships, and expanding our reach to serve more students in the Montgomery area.
- Teach students using our Orton-Gillingham based academic language therapy programs.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in education, special education, speech language therapy, educational psychology, or a related field. Certification in Dyslexia Therapy or Language-Based Learning Disabilities is highly preferred.
- Proven expertise in educational assessments, particularly for students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
- Demonstrated experience in tracking and communicating student progress, with a focus on data-driven improvements.
- Leadership experience in coaching or mentoring educational teams, with a strong focus on delivering results.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and build trust with families, colleagues, and community partners.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to driving student success.
- Sales or client-facing experience is preferred; ability to confidently guide families through key decisions about their child's education.
Why Read Write Learning Center?
Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise and leadership can truly make a difference! At Read Write Learning Center, we don't just help students overcome learning challenges—we transform their lives. You'll be part of a dedicated team that's committed to excellence and innovation, providing the support and resources you need to grow your career while making a real impact.
Salary Range
- 0-3 years of experience: $40,000-$45,000
- 4-7 years of experience: $45,000-$50,000
- 8+ years of experience: $50,000-$65,000
Benefits
- Paid time off
- IRA with 3% employer match.