Reading Specialist, Unbound Academy (Remote) - $60,000/year USD

What You Will Be Doing

• Plan and conduct virtual small-group and individual reading intervention sessions for students in grades 3–8
• Apply reading assessment data to identify fluency and comprehension deficits and modify instruction rapidly
• Adapt activities across varied reading levels, including accommodations for dyslexia and associated reading challenges
• Monitor progress using clear, repeatable methods and leverage the data to inform subsequent sessions
• Facilitate structured motivation touchpoints that cultivate confidence, determination, and pride in advancement

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Deliver large, whole-class instruction or present from a prescribed curriculum
• Execute a pre-written program without tailoring to student requirements and live feedback
• Serve as a passive "software supervisor" without substantive teaching and rapport
• Depend on superficial incentives that fail to foster enduring motivation

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, literacy, or a closely related field
• Reading intervention certification or endorsement (e.g., Arizona Reading Specialist K-12 or equivalent state certification)
• Specialized training or certification in dyslexia intervention (or related structured literacy approaches)
• At least 2 years of experience delivering small-group or one-on-one reading interventions for students in grades 3–8
• Experience supporting students with dyslexia or related reading difficulties
• Strong ability to engage and manage students in a virtual setting through clear, motivating communication

About Unbound Academy

Unbound Academy is Arizona’s first virtual, tuition-free charter school, designed to make grades 4-8 limitless, personal, and exciting. This isn’t just an alternative to the traditional school system. It’s a revolutionary way for your family to reclaim time, unlock potential, and reimagine what education can be.

At Unbound Academy, students can master their core academics in just two hours a day. Our teachers use an AI-powered learning model to adjust to each child’s pace and interests, ensuring progress happens twice as fast as in a typical classroom. By cutting out the fluff and streamlining coursework, we not only make a significant academic impact—we make learning fun, personal, and incredibly effective.

Crossover Job Code

LJ-5720-US-Peoria-ReadingSpecial1