Professional Developer (Literacy)

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $57K 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ January 19th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Professional Developer (Literacy). This role provides tailored, high-quality professional development for Kindergarten through 5th-grade educators focused on evidence-based reading instruction aligned with the science of reading. The professional developer works collaboratively with school leaders and educators to improve instructional effectiveness and student achievement through workshops, modeling, coaching, and data-driven strategies.

Highlights

Deliver job-embedded professional development and coaching to K-5 educators on evidence-based reading instruction.
Align instructional support with state academic standards and local school improvement goals under the CLSD grant program.
Collaborate with school principals and teacher leaders to assess learning needs and develop educator learning goals.
Develop training materials and report on research data and program evaluations.
Required mastery of evidence-based instructional practices, assessment, formative assessment, and data-driven decision-making.
Must have a Master's degree in Education and at least five years of successful teaching or public school administrative experience.
Experience with LETRS training or the science of reading instructional methodologies is preferred.
Strong presentation skills for both small and large adult audiences, including active engagement strategies.
Annual salary is $57,431 with full-time exempt appointment status.
Travel required; position involves attending evenings, weekends, and conferences; carries equipment for professional development sessions.