• Job Description

  Req#: 1809405
  Just Right Reader is a forward-thinking curriculum provider committed to advancing literacy for students from Birth through 12th Grade. Our comprehensive resources are designed to support all learners, including upper-grade students requiring additional intervention to develop foundational skills. Grounded in the Science of Reading, our high-quality materials and tools equip educators with the support they need to accelerate achievement and foster lifelong readers.
  
  Position Overview:
  
  We seek a detail-oriented and innovative Foundational Literacy Product Specialist to create engaging, research-based literacy products. This role requires expertise in early literacy pedagogy, curriculum design, and publishing practices. The ideal candidate combines strong writing and editing skills with classroom experience and a deep understanding of how children learn to read.
  
  The Product Specialist will collaborate with product, editorial, design, and implementation teams to craft high-quality instructional resources-including decodable and high-interest books, phonics lessons, teacher guides, and assessments-that align with evidence-based practices and meet the needs of diverse student populations.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  Product Development
  
  • Design and develop instructional materials in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension for Pre-K-12.
  • Write teacher-facing guides, lesson plans, and student activities.
  • Sequence literacy skills to reflect a systematic and explicit progression of learning.
  • Ensure materials are developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and culturally responsive.
  
  Instructional Design & Pedagogy
  
  • Apply the Science of Reading and evidence-based instructional frameworks.
  • Develop engaging, accessible content for diverse learners, including multilingual students and students with disabilities.
  • Incorporate formative assessments to support and monitor student progress.
  
  Collaboration & Project Management
  
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to develop print and digital literacy resources.
  • Review and provide feedback on manuscripts, page proofs, and prototypes for instructional accuracy.
  • Manage deliverables and timelines to ensure high-quality, on-time product launches.
  
  Quality & Research Alignment
  
  • Align products to state standards, district frameworks, and literacy research.
  • Ensure content is bias-free and representative of students nationwide.
  • Stay current with literacy research and instructional trends to guide product development.
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Required:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • 5+ years of Pre-K-5 classroom teaching experience with expertise in foundational literacy instruction.
  • Strong knowledge of phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Experience in educational publishing or curriculum product development.
  
  Preferred
  
  • Familiarity with UFLI, LETRS, or other structured literacy programs.
  • Knowledge of bilingual/dual-language literacy instruction.
  • Knowledge of instruction for students with dyslexia and other reading disabilities.
  • Comfort with digital platforms and interactive learning design.
  • Demonstrated experience developing instructional content for publishing or edtech.
  
  Why Join Us:
  
  At Just Right Reader, we're transforming how children learn to read. You'll be part of a passionate, growing team committed to educational equity, literacy innovation, and joyful learning.
  
  • Mission-driven company focused on improving literacy and education outcomes.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

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