Special Education Instructor, Unbound Academy (Remote) - $60,000/year USD

What You Will Be Doing

• Drafting, revising, and overseeing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in complete accordance with Arizona state standards
• Organizing accommodations and compliance requirements throughout a dynamic virtual learning setting
• Facilitating high-energy, real-world virtual workshops covering subjects like entrepreneurship, storytelling, or wellness
• Mentoring SPED students individually and in small groups to develop confidence, executive functioning, and self-direction
• Partnering with our school team to advance how we serve and empower exceptional learners

Basic Requirements

• Reside in Arizona
• Hold a valid Arizona Special Education teaching certification
• Minimum 3 years of experience writing and updating IEPs
• Experience coordinating accommodations and handling SPED compliance tasks
• Prior experience working with students aged 8–14
• Strong virtual presence and communication skills; on-camera confidence is essential
• Thriving in a fast-paced, tech-powered school environment

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.

Special Education Instructor Key Responsibilities

Direct the creation, implementation, and compliance of all IEPs while involving students in transformative, life-skill-focused virtual experiences.

Working with us

• This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position
• The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record
• The compensation level for this role is $30 USD/hour, which equates to $60,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year
• The payment period is weekly