Professional Development Consultant

Part-Time Professional Development (PD) Contractor

Location:
Multiple regions needed across the U.S.

**Location Priorities: Texas, New York, Virginia, and New Mexico**

Travel:
Must be willing to travel nationwide on an as-needed basis

Commitment:
Part-time, contract-based; flexible scheduling

About the Role

We are seeking experienced, mission-driven educators to serve as
Part-Time PD contractors, supporting onsite professional development (PD) delivery for schools and districts, as well as Family Engagement Nights nationwide
. This role is ideal for education professionals who can flex their schedules and are passionate about improving literacy outcomes.

Contractors will provide high-quality training, facilitate workshops, and represent our organization during district visits. Travel will be scheduled based on program needs, with advance notice provided whenever possible.

Who We're Looking For

Ideal candidates include:

• Reading interventionists
• Literacy coaches
• Assistant principals or principals
• Lead teachers
• Retired educators
• Other instructional leaders with strong literacy expertise and facilitation experience
• Bi-Lingual educators

You should be comfortable presenting to educators, engaging families, and supporting implementation of early literacy practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver onsite professional development sessions for teachers, administrators, and district leaders
• Facilitate Family Engagement Nights focused on the Science of Reading and early reading skills
• Support schools and districts in implementing program materials with fidelity
• Communicate effectively with school partners and internal teams
• Maintain professionalism and represent the organization's mission with excellence
• Travel to assigned school or district locations as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in K–5 education, preferably in literacy instruction
• Strong presentation, coaching, and facilitation skills
• Ability to manage groups of educators and lead engaging professional development sessions
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to multiple states (travel expenses covered)
• Flexibility to accept assignments based on program needs
• Comfort using basic technology (e.g., slide decks, virtual communication tools)

Why This Role

• Highly flexible, part-time schedule
• Opportunity to expand your impact beyond your local school or district
• Meaningful work supporting teachers, families, and early readers
• Join a mission-driven, collaborative team

Just Right Reader is a leading provider of research-aligned, systematic phonics resources designed to accelerate foundational literacy for all students.
We create engaging, decodable books and high-quality instructional materials in both English and Spanish that align with state literacy requirements nationwide. Our mission is to make learning to read joyful, accessible, and effective by providing teachers with easy-to-use tools, families with meaningful at-home literacy support, and districts with evidence-based solutions that drive measurable reading growth. Through our commitment to equity, clarity, and strong instructional design, Just Right Reader partners with schools to ensure every child becomes a confident, successful reader.