of Reading Specialists

In-Person Reading Specialist

Heber City, UT

Join Our Team of Changemakers at Literacy Utah 🌟

Help change the lives of students who struggle with reading, writing, attention, and language-based learning differences like ADHD, dysgraphia, and dyslexia.

We’re hiring Literacy Specialist Contractors for our after-school team at the Heber clinic. Sessions run between 3:00–6:00 PM, Monday–Thursday, and focus on 1:1 structured literacy intervention for students ages 5 and up. We require qualified professionals who have already completed certification in programs such as LETRS, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or CERI.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL …

To be considered, applicants must be willing and able to teach in person in Heber City AND have experience teaching online via ZOOM.

We’re looking for specialists who bring a strong background in education or speech therapy, preferably with a bachelor’s degree or higher, and experience using Orton-Gillingham-based instruction with students who learn differently.

The right fit for this role is someone who:

• Has at least 2 years of experience working with children as a teacher, tutor, or reading specialist—especially those with learning differences.

• Communicates clearly and professionally with both students and parents.

• Is dependable and can commit to working with the same students at consistent days and times for at least one calendar year.

• Can pass a clear background check.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong understanding of reading intervention and structured literacy

• A warm, encouraging presence that helps students grow in both skill and confidence

• Proficiency in Gmail, Google Drive, and Zoom

• Effective behavior management in 1:1 and small group settings

• Clear alignment with the mission and values of Literacy UtahUnderstanding of reading intervention and structured literacy.

COMPENSATION:

$20–$45/hour, based on experience and certifications.

ABOUT LITERACY UTAH

Literacy Utah is an educational intervention clinic serving students in the Wasatch Back and beyond—both in-person and online. Our mission is simple: to give every student the chance to succeed in literacy. We provide research-based, multisensory reading interventions for children and adults with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and other learning differences.

TO APPLY:

We value attention to detail. Your application won’t be reviewed until both steps are completed:

1. Send your resume and a brief introduction email to Jenna@literacyutah.com

2. Attach any relevant teaching certificates or structured literacy training certifications

Upon review,

1. You will be invited to tour our space, observe, and join an in-person interview.

2. An initial interview may be followed by a working interview, where you’ll deliver a brief structured literacy lesson—or portion of a lesson—using multisensory techniques with a student.