[Hiring] Professional Development Contractor @Just Right Reader

Role Description

Just Right Reader is seeking an experienced learning professional to partner with our Learning Team to lead the delivery of high-quality, engaging Professional Development and Family Engagement across virtual and in-person settings.

This role will support nationwide delivery of high-quality, Science of Reading-aligned professional learning for schools and districts. Contractors will:

• Facilitate onsite and virtual PD sessions
• Lead Family Engagement Nights
• Provide implementation support to ensure districts use Just Right Reader resources with fidelity
• Present to educators and families
• Model effective literacy practices
• Communicate with district partners
• Represent the organization with professionalism

Expectations for the role include:

• Onboarding & Training for 1-2 weeks
• Ongoing PD Delivery & Implementation Support

This engagement does not include internal people management, HR responsibilities, or administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing people, ideally in education, business development, or a similarly relationship-driven environment
• Experience with and knowledge of Science of Reading curriculum
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills; ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to build trust with educators, business leaders, and senior executives
• Highly organized, with the ability to establish structure, operating rhythms, and accountability in a fast-moving environment
• Natural curiosity and willingness to learn, document, and continuously improve PD practices across the organization

Requirements

• Early literacy Teacher resources
• Decodable texts
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Benefits

• This role is structured as an independent contractor (1099) engagement
• Ongoing agreement evaluated for continuation on a month-to-month basis depending on business needs
• Contractor determines their own work schedule, methods, tools, and approach, subject to agreed-upon milestones, deadlines, and delivery expectations
• Compensation is project-based and paid monthly for services performed, submitted via invoice according to our monthly payment schedule
• Services are primarily performed remotely, with in-person travel for school site presentations based on mutual agreement

How to Express Interest

Please submit:

• Your resume highlighting relevant experience
• A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns
• Your preferred rate structure (hourly, project based) and your rates