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Educational Technology Specialist, Alpha - $120,000/year USD

Crossover
Elgin, IL
  • On-site position in Chantilly (Washington), VA; San Francisco, CA; or New York City, NY
  • $120,000 annual compensation, disbursed weekly. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage starts immediately
  • Relocation assistance provided

    • Requirement: Master's degree in reading instruction OR advanced certification (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, or equivalent).

    Do you believe personalized reading intervention delivers stronger outcomes than scripted lessons, and that AI enables personalization at unprecedented scale?

    Alpha School is implementing an AI-powered reading program that redefines early literacy instruction. You will lead focused, high-impact workshops rather than conventional hour-long sessions. Assess student needs, develop original evidence-based lessons independently, and contribute to adaptive tools that extend your expertise to hundreds of learners. This position requires reading specialists who excel without rigid curricula and seek to advance scalable literacy innovation.

    Chantilly (DC Metro): Vibrant cultural environment, varied culinary options, affordable suburban communities with excellent schools

    San Francisco: Technology epicenter, scenic waterfront paths, exceptional dining and cultural institutions

    New York City: Unparalleled cultural ecosystem, limitless professional growth, dynamic neighborhoods

    Create workshops. Expand literacy impact. Submit your application today.

    What You Will Be Doing

    • Facilitating adaptive reading workshops that build core competencies in phonics, fluency, and comprehension
    • Creating personalized motivational experiences that engage students and foster a lasting appreciation for reading
    • Evaluating student performance data to refine instructional methods and generate actionable insights
    • Partnering with the technology team to assess and improve AI-driven literacy platforms

    What You Won’t Be Doing

    • Following pre-scripted curricula or published scope-and-sequence frameworks

    Educational Technology Specialist Key Responsibilities

    Cultivate a passion for reading in young learners

    Basic Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree
    • Master's degree or advanced certification in reading instruction (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or equivalent)
    • Minimum 2 years of experience providing small-group reading interventions to early elementary students
    • Capable of assessing reading levels, organizing student groups, and creating differentiated instruction without reliance on pre-written curricula
    • Experienced with AI/adaptive learning platforms and able to respond to student behaviors within these systems
    • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
    • Able to work on-site at one of our locations: Chantilly (Washington), VA; San Francisco, CA; or New York City, NY

    About Alpha

    Want to join a learning rebellion that’s transforming the traditional classroom?

    Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential.

    They don’t play by the old rules.

    Alpha is creating a new paradigm where students master core academics in just two hours a day, freeing up time for hands-on, passion-driven learning that truly prepares them for the real world.

    Alpha School is rewriting the rules of education.

    Sounds too good to be true? It’s not.

    There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!

    Working with us

    This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $60 USD/hour, which equates to $120,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult for more details on this topic.

    Crossover Job Code: LJ-5632-US-Elgin-EducationalTec

Posted 2026-01-22

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