About The Position
MGT is seeking an experienced literacy professional to serve as Content Lead - Literacy for the Region 10 Comprehensive Center (R10CC), a five-year initiative led by MGT and funded by the U.S. Department of Education. R10CC provides evidence-based technical assistance and capacity-building support to state, regional, Tribal, and local education agencies across Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Content Lead will lead the design and delivery of literacy-focused technical assistance, guide service planning, and provide technical direction to subject-matter experts and coaching teams. Working with education agencies and external specialists, the role translates evidence-based literacy practices into effective instruction and sustainable improvements in student outcomes. The position supports state-approved service plans and regional improvement goals, strengthens instructional and curriculum implementation, monitors progress, and builds partner capacity to sustain effective practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education, literacy, reading instruction, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in K–12 literacy instruction, curriculum development, or instructional leadership.
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based literacy practices and strategies for improving instruction.
- Experience supporting literacy initiatives at the state, district, or school level.
- Familiarity with high-quality instructional materials, assessment systems, and professional learning.
- Experience designing technical assistance and guiding instructional coaching activities.
- Ability to analyze instructional data and use findings to monitor implementation quality.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate professional learning and collaborative discussions.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with external education partners.
- Commitment to improving literacy outcomes and building sustainable educator capacity.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver literacy technical assistance aligned with state-approved service plans and regional improvement goals.
- Assess literacy needs and help develop targeted strategies to support effective implementation.
- Provide technical direction to subject-matter experts and coaching teams delivering literacy services.
- Develop and review evidence-based instructional resources, professional learning materials, and tools that support implementation.
- Partner with state and local education agencies to strengthen literacy instruction, curriculum implementation, and assessment practices.
- Coordinate with the partner-funded Literacy Coaching Team and other technical assistance providers to ensure consistent service delivery.
- Monitor implementation quality, instructional fidelity, and progress toward measurable literacy outcomes.
- Collaborate with other content leads to integrate literacy initiatives into broader instructional improvement strategies.
- Build agency capacity and support knowledge transfer so education partners can sustain effective literacy practices.
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- 5% 401(k) matching program
- Equity opportunities
- Incentive and bonus programs
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Flexible spending accounts
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with base employee coverage fully funded
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Income protection benefits
- Flexible and remote work options
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
