Position Title: Educational Consultant
Location: Montgomery, AL (In-Person)
About the Role
Read Write Learning Center is seeking an Educational Consultant to serve as a
trusted guide for families navigating their child’s learning challenges.
This role is ideal for a professional who combines deep empathy, clear
communication, and expert understanding of literacy & learning. We seek someone
who can both help parents feel understood and lead them toward meaningful action.
The Educational Consultant conducts parent consultations, evaluates students, and
helps families understand learning difficulties (such as dyslexia) in a clear, practical
way. This individual plays a key role in helping families make informed decisions
about enrolling in our programs.
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
Our most successful Educational Consultants are:
- Excellent listeners who quickly build trust with parents
- Clear communicators who can simplify complex testing results
- Naturally consultative (not pushy or salesy)
- Calm and confident in emotionally sensitive situations
- Focused on outcomes—they help families move forward, not stay stuck
- Experts in literacy and learning
This is not a high-pressure sales role. It is a relationship-driven, consultative position
where families choose to enroll because they feel understood and confident in your
recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct parent consultations to understand each child’s learning challenges
- Administer norm-referenced testing batteries to uncover the root causes of
each child's learning difficulties
- Complete in depth written reports
- Clearly explain testing results and learning profiles in a parent-friendly way
- Provide practical, actionable recommendations for home and school
- Guide families toward appropriate services, including enrollment in Read Write
programs
- Build trust and rapport with families while confidently leading the conversation
- Collaborate with branch staff to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for
new students
- Represent Read Write Learning Center in the community
Additional Responsibilities
- Teach our one-on-one academic therapy curriculum
- Serve as active member of our Branch Leadership Team
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
Communication & Relational Strengths
- Ability to build trust quickly in one-on-one conversations
- Strong listening skills and emotional awareness
- Ability to explain complex ideas simply and clearly
Consultative Mindset
- Asks thoughtful questions rather than “pitching”
- Guides families to decisions without pressure
- Comfortable discussing sensitive topics (learning struggles, family dynamics,
etc.)
Execution & Ownership
- Able to run consultations independently
- Takes responsibility for outcomes
- Organized and able to juggle multiple potential new students at one time
Balanced Thinking Style
- Big-picture thinker who can connect dots for families
- Not overly technical or bogged down in details
- Can translate data into meaningful insights
Qualifications
- Background in education, psychology, speech-language pathology,
counseling, or a related field
- Experience with educational testing, reading intervention, and/or learning
disabilities highly preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
- Experience working with parents and children preferred
Certifications such as Reading Specialist, SLP , Psychometrist, Psychologist, or
Licensed Counselor are highly valued.
Work Hours
- Up to 40 hours per week (in-person)
Approximately:
- 50% consultations & testing
- 50% one-on-one instruction
- Flexible work schedule based on candidate preferences
Compensation
- $55,000 – $65,000 annually with hourly rate: $29.26 – $34.50
- Based on 40 hours/week, 47 weeks/year - Read Write is closed 5 weeks per
week for holidays
Benefits
- Paid time off
- SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match
