Professional Developer (Literacy)

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $57K

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ June 19th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Professional Developer (Literacy). This role involves supporting Kindergarten through 5th grade educators in implementing evidence-based reading instruction, providing job-embedded professional development aligned with the science of reading, and collaborating with school leaders to improve teaching effectiveness and student achievement through tailored learning strategies and coaching.

Highlights

Provide sustained professional development for K-5 educators focused on evidence-based reading instruction.
Work with school principals and teacher leaders to evaluate learning needs and implement instructional improvements.
Develop training materials and conduct presentations for adult learners.
Use data-driven decision-making and assessment to support student achievement goals.
Experience with Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) and science of reading is preferred.
Master's degree in Education and at least five years of teaching or public school administrative experience required.
Strong skills in research data collection, program evaluation, and effective communication both written and oral.
Position is full-time, exempt, with an annual salary of $56,821.
Requires travel and attendance at evening and weekend activities including conferences.
Position is within the Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning at Missouri State University.