Role:Academic Specialist – Foundational
Literacy,Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Experience: 5+ Salary:10-12 LPA
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About the role The organization is looking for an Academic
Specialist – Foundational Literacy to support its foundational
literacy work in Uttar Pradesh. The employee will be stationed in
Lucknow and will work primarily from the office of the State
Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Lucknow. The
Academic Specialist will engage closely and regularly with SCERT
and other state-level academic institutions, providing academic and
technical support on foundational literacy. The position will work
as part of the organization's academic team and will collaborate
closely with the Academic Lead (Uttar Pradesh), central academic
team, SCERT, SIE, DIETs, academic resource persons, and other
government stakeholders. The role will involve contributing to
academic discussions and planning, curriculum and instructional
material development, professional development, assessment and
classroom support, and documentation and knowledge sharing related
to foundational literacy. The role will also require regular travel
to field locations in Uttar Pradesh for school visits, program
reviews, workshops, classroom observations, professional
development activities, and piloting of academic resources. Key
Roles and Responsibilities 1. Academic Engagement with SCERT and
State-Level Institutions Provide academic and technical support to
SCERT, Lucknow, and engage regularly with SCERT’s academic teams on
matters related to foundational literacy. Contribute to academic
discussions, consultations, and planning processes related to
foundational literacy, curriculum, pedagogy, and instructional
practices. Provide technical input on academic documents,
frameworks, programs, and other materials related to foundational
literacy. Support SCERT in academic planning and implementation
related to foundational literacy, as required. Facilitate
coordination and collaboration between SCERT, SIE, DIETs, and other
state and district-level academic stakeholders on relevant academic
initiatives. Represent the organization in relevant academic
forums, consultations, and discussions with government and academic
institutions. 2. Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Instructional Material
Development Review state language curricula, textbooks, and other
instructional materials from the perspective of foundational
literacy and prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations for
government and academic partners. Contribute to the development and
refinement of learning outcome frameworks, instructional designs,




teaching-learning materials, workbooks, teacher guides, and other
academic resources for Grades 1–3. Develop training frameworks,
modules, and academic resources in consultation with SCERT and the
central academic team. Develop workshop designs, facilitation
modules, and workshop materials for teachers, teacher educators,
and academic resource persons. Contribute to the development of
videos and other digital resources for professional development
courses and training programs. 3. Professional Development and
Capacity Building Support the design and implementation of
continuous professional development for State Resource Groups
(SRGs), DIET faculty, academic support personnel, and teachers on
foundational literacy. Facilitate professional development
workshops and academic sessions for teachers, teacher educators,
and other academic stakeholders. Work closely with state and
district academic functionaries to strengthen their understanding
and implementation of foundational literacy approaches. Support
SCERT, government, and partner-led academic workshops and
capacity-building programs. 4. Assessment, Classroom Practice, and
Program Support Design and develop assessment tools, classroom
observation tools, and other academic monitoring formats in
consultation with the central team and SCERT. Visit schools to
conduct classroom observations, support assessment activities, and
pilot instructional materials and approaches. Analyse observations
and field-level evidence and prepare reports and recommendations to
inform program improvement. Support academic review of foundational
literacy programs and contribute to strengthening implementation
quality across the state. 5. Coordination and Knowledge Sharing
Coordinate academic activities related to foundational literacy
programs in Uttar Pradesh in collaboration with SCERT, other
government academic institutions, and state and central academic
teams. Maintain effective working relationships with SCERT, SIE,
DIETs, and other government academic stakeholders. Contribute to
documentation and sharing of academic learnings, field experiences,
and emerging practices. Participate in relevant forums and
platforms to represent the organization's academic work in
foundational literacy. 6. Other Responsibilities Undertake regular




travel to field locations in Uttar Pradesh for academic workshops,
program reviews, school visits, professional development
activities, and piloting purposes. Contribute to other academic
initiatives and responsibilities related to foundational literacy,
as assigned by the supervisor. Educational Qualifications,
Experience, and Skills Graduate degree or equivalent qualification
in Education, Language, Literacy, Social Sciences, or a related
field. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience,
including a minimum of 3 years of experience working on
foundational literacy programs involving teacher training, academic
capacity building, and/or development of instructional materials.
Solid conceptual understanding of foundational literacy,
early-grade language development, curriculum, and pedagogy.
Demonstrated experience in developing workbooks, teacher guides,
training modules, and other academic resources. Strong facilitation
skills and experience conducting workshops or professional
development programs. Ability to review, analyse, and provide
academic inputs on curricula, textbooks, teaching-learning
materials, and program documents. Strong written and oral
communication skills in Hindi; proficiency in reading, writing, and
speaking Hindi is essential. Basic conversational proficiency in
English. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as internet-based tools; Hindi
typing skills are essential. Ability to use AI tools effectively
for academic and professional work. Willingness and ability to
travel extensively within Uttar Pradesh as required by the role.
Desired Qualities Strong academic orientation and intellectual
curiosity, with the ability to engage meaningfully in discussions
on curriculum, pedagogy, and foundational literacy. A ‘can-do’
attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, and openness to feedback and
learning. Ability to work collaboratively with government
institutions, academic teams, and diverse stakeholders. Ability to
manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic,
fast-paced environment. Resourcefulness, initiative, and the
ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
Strong interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and the ability to
build positive professional relationships. Commitment to the
mission of strengthening foundational learning and improving the
quality of education for children. Hiring Note : Applications will
be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Oct 16,
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📌 Academic Specialist – Foundational Literacy, Lucknow,UP (Uttar Pradesh)
🏢 Ground Zero
📍 Uttar Pradesh