Literacy Specialist

Remote (United States)
Full-time

At Capti, our mission is to revolutionize literacy solutions, with the goal of empowering students to realize their full potential. Our ReadBasix product is the only reading assessment to quickly and reliably identify the root causes of secondary students’ reading difficulties. Our experienced Literacy Team provides expert guidance to help educators interpret data to inform instruction and optimize the use of curricula and interventions.

Job Description

We are seeking several highly motivated and experienced literacy specialists with 3-5 years of teaching experience and a master's degree in a literacy-related topic to join our Literacy Team. The ideal candidates will be passionate about the Science of Reading, skilled in data analysis, able to help educators understand reading assessment data, and be ready to take on some or all of the below responsibilities, based on the candidates\' interest and level of expertise.

Responsibilities

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    Help clients understand reading assessment data, including but not limited to:
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      Communicating assessment results and implications to a variety of appropriate audiences (i.e., educators, school leaders, or district administrators) for relevant implications, instructional purposes, and accountability
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      Analyzing assessment data to examine individual student’s and groups of students’ needs, interpreting and communicating the results to various audiences, and crafting instructional or intervention plans through a backward-design method that meets students’ needs
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    Provide product or technical training sessions for clients during the implementation phase
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    Manage customer success, assist in maintaining strong customer relationships by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, providing exceptional service, etc.
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    Create and deliver literacy-related professional development courses and materials
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    Create implementation guides and teacher materials to help schools use Capti products
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    Contribute to marketing initiatives and help create marketing collateral
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    Lead product demos and participate in sales meetings requiring literacy expertise
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    Assist with writing state and district requests for proposals (RFPs)

Requirements

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    3-5 years of literacy education and classroom experience
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    Master's degree in a literacy or a closely-related field
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    Knowledge of and passion for the Science of Reading and evidence-based literacy practices
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    Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills
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    Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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    Self-motivated and curious to learn
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    Reading Endorsement (or closely-related endorsement) certification is a plus

Benefits, Perks, and Compensation

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    Work remotely from anywhere in the United States
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    Schedule flexibility with unlimited PTO (within reason)
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    Opportunity to grow in a fast-paced ed-tech startup
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    Friendly, relaxed, flexible, and meritocratic company culture
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    Compensation $55,000-$75,000 will be based on experience and location

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@capti.com