Science of Reading Consultant

The Iowa Department of Education seeks a qualified literacy expert to partner with the agency in designing, developing, and delivering evidence‑based literacy guidance, tools, and resources for K‑12 educators and families across the state. The consultant will provide project management, technical assistance, professional learning content, and data‑driven evaluation support, and will help maintain a statewide resource clearinghouse. The contract begins with a six‑month term and may be extended up to five additional one‑year periods, with a total potential duration of up to 5.5 years. • Develop and refine literacy‑related templates, guides, and assessment tools. • Deliver webinars, trainings, and on‑call support for educators and literacy support providers. • Manage project timelines, reporting, and coordination with evaluation partners. • Produce communication materials and maintain an online resource hub. • Support grant and program administration, data collection, and continuous‑improvement cycles.