Professional Development (Part-Time, Independent Contractor)

Just Right Reader • Remote,

3d • Remote

About The Position

Just Right Reader is seeking an experienced learning professional to partner with its Learning Team in delivering engaging professional development and family engagement in virtual and in-person settings. The role supports nationwide, Science of Reading-aligned professional learning for schools and districts, with the goal of strengthening implementation of early literacy instruction and accelerating reading achievement.

The contractor facilitates onsite and virtual professional development sessions, leads Family Engagement Nights, and provides implementation support so districts use Just Right Reader resources with fidelity. The role includes presenting to educators and families, modeling effective literacy practices, communicating with district partners, and representing the organization professionally. Contractors complete 1–2 weeks of onboarding and training, followed by ongoing professional development delivery and implementation support. The engagement does not include internal people management, HR responsibilities, or administrative duties.

This is an ongoing, part-time independent-contractor engagement, evaluated month to month based on business needs. Work is assigned on a project-by-project basis, with flexible scheduling determined by the contractor, subject to agreed milestones, deadlines, and delivery expectations. Services are primarily remote, with mutually agreed travel for in-person school presentations. Contractors are expected to respond to assignment availability inquiries within 24 hours. In-person events involving travel, preparation, and presentation beyond a standard half-day may require full-day or multi-day commitments. Compensation is project-based and paid monthly for services performed, submitted by invoice.

Requirements

• 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, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, including the ability to build trust with educators, business leaders, and senior executives.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to establish structure, operating rhythms, and accountability in a fast-moving environment.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn, document, and continuously improve professional development practices.
• Ability to work as an independent contractor and meet agreed milestones, deadlines, and delivery expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with early literacy teacher resources.
• Experience with decodable texts.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate onsite and virtual professional development sessions for schools and districts.
• Lead Family Engagement Nights.
• Provide implementation support to help districts use Just Right Reader resources with fidelity.
• Present to educators and families and model effective literacy practices.
• Communicate with district partners and represent Just Right Reader professionally.
• Participate in onboarding and training for 1–2 weeks, followed by ongoing professional development delivery and implementation support.
• Respond to assignment availability inquiries within 24 hours.
• Deliver assigned work according to agreed milestones, deadlines, and expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed