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

About the Role

Unbound is a remote-first online school designed for measurable progress, not logged hours. We're restructuring how students learn so they advance more quickly, find the journey rewarding, and graduate with confidence that's quantifiable. In most weeks, you'll deliver focused intervention sessions. The remainder, you'll conduct brief motivation touchpoints that keep learners engaged and achieving targets. This position fits people who value independence, rapid feedback, and visible results. It's not suited to anyone seeking a rigid manual or avoiding metrics. If you're committed to helping challenged readers achieve substantial improvement—and you want the latitude to customize your methods for each learner—we should connect.

What You Will Be Doing

• Plan and facilitate virtual small-group and individual reading intervention sessions for grades 3–8 students
• Leverage reading assessment data to pinpoint fluency and comprehension deficits and modify instruction rapidly
• Adapt activities for varied reading levels, including accommodations for dyslexia and associated reading challenges
• Monitor progress using clear, repeatable methods and apply the data to shape upcoming sessions
• Conduct structured motivation touchpoints that cultivate confidence, determination, and pride in advancement

What You Won't Be Doing

• Deliver large, full-class lessons or present from a static curriculum
• Execute a pre-written program without tailoring to learner needs and live feedback
• Serve as a passive "software supervisor" lacking meaningful teaching and rapport
• Depend on superficial incentives that fail to generate enduring motivation

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of measurable fluency and comprehension gains for grades 3–8 students by providing customized virtual interventions and motivational guidance that fosters confidence.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, literacy, or a closely related discipline
• 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 methods)
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing small-group or one-on-one reading interventions for grades 3–8 students
• Experience working with students who have dyslexia or related reading difficulties
• Capability to analyze progress monitoring data and apply it to design and refine instruction
• Strong capacity to connect with and guide students in a virtual environment through clear, inspiring communication
• Available to work in a hybrid capacity in Arizona as needed

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.

Pay

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. 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.