Also called: Literacy specialist, Reading interventionist
Works with students who are struggling to read and helps teachers teach reading better.
Reading specialists test students' reading skills, teach small intervention groups using phonics programs, and coach classroom teachers. Many states now require 'science of reading' training.
Estimate based on BLS teachers; master's pay bumps common.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Teaching license plus a master's in reading or literacy and a specialist certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Elementary Education, Reading/Literacy Education.
Growing about average. Steady demand driven by literacy laws.
Low risk for 10 years. AI reading apps help with phonics practice and screening; diagnosing struggling readers and coaching teachers stay human.
Classes: AP English Language, Psychology, Child development CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2021.
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