Role:Academic Specialist – Foundational
Literacy,Prayagraj, 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
Prayagraj and will work primarily from the office of the State
Institute of Education (SIE), Prayagraj. The Academic Specialist
will engage closely and regularly with SIE 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 involves 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 requires 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 SIE and State-Level
Institutions Provide academic and technical support to the State
Institute of Education (SIE), Prayagraj, and engage regularly with
the institution on matters related to foundational literacy.
Contribute to academic discussions, consultations, and planning
processes related to foundational literacy, curriculum, and
instructional practices. Provide technical inputs on academic
documents, frameworks, programs, and other materials related to
foundational literacy. 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 SIE/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.
Career 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 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/SIE. Visit schools to
conduct classroom observations, support assessment activities, and
pilot instructional materials and approaches. Analyse observations
and field-level evidence, preparing 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 state and central
academic teams. Maintain effective working relationships with SIE,
SCERT, 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 working on foundational literacy
programs involving teacher training, academic capacity building,
and/or development of instructional materials. Strong 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and 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. Hiring Note : Applications will be reviewed on rolling
basis. This job is first posted on Oct 16, 2026 on Ground Zero For
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📌 Academic Specialist – Foundational Literacy, Prayagraj,Uttar Pradesh
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