We Are Hiring!
Are you a self-motivated professional who is passionate
about making a difference?
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Would you like to work as part of a team to create life-changing outcomes for families of children with dyslexia?
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Join our mission-driven team and help us empower families to secure the educational support their children deserve!
Who We Are:
Our advocacy practice was founded by Lorraine Hightower in 2017. We follow Lorraine’s strategic framework for effective educational advocacy, helping the 1 in 5 children with dyslexia get the services and support they need in school to learn and thrive.
Our mission as a company is to provide high-quality advocacy and educational training services to the dyslexia community. We specialize in dyslexia, making us unique and different from other educational advocacy practices. We also take a comprehensive, “whole family” approach by offering parent education training opportunities and our results-driven, hands-on “done for you” advocacy service.
We are committed to exceeding our clients' expectations by providing exceptional, top-notch, personalized customer service.
Our work is proven and highly sought after, especially when parents haven’t been able to achieve the results they want for their children on their own.
Our success is driven by our remarkable team of professionals who uphold our values of compassion, integrity, and unparalleled client care. We seek like-minded individuals who want to join our mission and change the lives of students with dyslexia.
Who We Are Looking For: Associate Advocate
An Associate Advocate to represent families in the special education process and lead collaborative efforts to secure appropriate services for students with dyslexia by:
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Playing a vital leadership role in supporting families navigating the special education process, particularly those of students with dyslexia.
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Representing clients in school-facing meetings, collaborating with families and school teams to secure needed services, supports, and goals.
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Meeting with families before school meetings to understand their perspective, ensure everyone is aligned, and clearly communicate their concerns to the team.
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Contributing to outreach efforts that strengthen community partnerships and expand our client base.
We are seeking someone who is:
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Passion for educational equity and student success.
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Strong understanding of dyslexia and special education regulations.
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Skilled in clear, professional, and confident representation of families.
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Able to collaborate effectively with parents, school staff, and community partners.
Job Type:
Part-time, with pre-scheduled availability
Location: Northern Virginia
Qualifications
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Experience in special education advocacy, teaching, or legal support preferred
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Strong understanding of IEPs, IDEA, Section 504, and dyslexia-related challenges
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
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Confident facilitator with strong emotional intelligence and active listening abilities
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Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple clients with grace and precision
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Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
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Passion for equity, family empowerment, and educational justice
What You Will Do:
Client Advocacy & Case Leadership
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Lead or co-lead eligibility, IEP, and other school-based meetings, confidently representing the student’s needs while empowering parent participation.
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Learn and internalize all internal programs, tools, policies, and advocacy frameworks to ensure consistency and alignment in service delivery.
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Analyze student educational records, evaluations, and progress data to identify service gaps and prepare detailed “Needs & Data” action plans.
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Draft individualized recommendations for IEP goals, accommodations, and services aligned with identified needs and dyslexia best practices.
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Deliver one-on-one advocacy support to private clients enrolled in our “Don’t Go It Alone” & “Let’s Stay on Track” packages, ensuring every family receives white-glove service
Written Advocacy & Documentation
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Draft compelling parent letters to request evaluations, IEP meetings, independent educational evaluations (IEEs), and other procedural communications.
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Prepare detailed post-meeting summaries and follow-up correspondence to ensure documentation integrity and continuity of support.
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Research & Professional Knowledge
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Research federal/state regulations, school district policies, and related case law as needed to support ongoing advocacy.
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Dedicate at least one hour per week to professional learning in the areas of dyslexia, advocacy strategies, and special education law.
Community Engagement & Business Growth
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Assist in maintaining and expanding our professional referral network through outreach, follow-up, and relationship-building with key partners.
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Represent the advocacy practice with professionalism and clarity at live events, workshops, or conferences (as needed).
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Operations & Internal Support
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Collaborate with the Advocacy Support Specialist to review and enhance our internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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Contribute ideas and feedback to strengthen service quality, team workflows, and client experience.
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Other Duties
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Take initiative on other tasks and responsibilities as assigned, supporting the overall mission and momentum of advocacy practice.
Success Measured By:
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Client satisfaction ratings and reviews
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Successful implementation of appropriate and effective IEPs
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Team success per company revenues and client retention
How To Apply
We can't wait to learn more about you!
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If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a video and a copy of your most recent resume.
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Video:
Please use this video as an opportunity to help us get to know you! We'd love to hear about why you are interested in joining our team and why you think you are the right person to support us in our mission. Share whatever else you think is important for us to know about you. Please do not exceed 10 minutes.
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Resume:
Please submit a PDF of your most recent resume.