What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Specialist, Unbound Academy (Remote) - $60,000/year USD position at Crossover?
You recognize the turning point. The instant when a student stops making guesses and begins reading with command. They glance up and say, "I can do this." If you want that work every day, this is where it happens.
Unbound is a remote-first online school designed for measurable progress, not hours logged. We're restructuring how students learn so they advance more quickly, stay engaged throughout, and graduate with confidence that can be verified.
In a typical week, you'll deliver focused intervention sessions. The remainder, you'll conduct brief motivation touchpoints that keep students aligned and reaching benchmarks. This position fits individuals who value independence, rapid feedback cycles, and results they can observe. It's not suited to anyone seeking a rigid playbook or uncomfortable with metrics.
If you're committed to helping readers who struggle achieve substantial progress—and you want the latitude to customize your methods for each learner—let's connect.
What You Will Be Doing
Own measurable gains in fluency and comprehension for grades 3–8 by providing tailored virtual interventions and motivational support that strengthens confidence.
Basic Requirements
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.
There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!
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. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.
Crossover Job Code: LJ-5720-US-Peoria-ReadingSpecial1
Unbound is a remote-first online school designed for measurable progress, not hours logged. We're restructuring how students learn so they advance more quickly, stay engaged throughout, and graduate with confidence that can be verified.
In a typical week, you'll deliver focused intervention sessions. The remainder, you'll conduct brief motivation touchpoints that keep students aligned and reaching benchmarks. This position fits individuals who value independence, rapid feedback cycles, and results they can observe. It's not suited to anyone seeking a rigid playbook or uncomfortable with metrics.
If you're committed to helping readers who struggle achieve substantial progress—and you want the latitude to customize your methods for each learner—let's connect.
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
- 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
Own measurable gains in fluency and comprehension for grades 3–8 by providing tailored virtual interventions and motivational support that strengthens confidence.
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
- Ability to interpret progress monitoring data and use it to plan and adjust instruction
- Strong ability to engage and manage students in a virtual setting through clear, motivating communication
- Available to work in a hybrid capacity in Arizona as needed.
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.
There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!
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. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.
Crossover Job Code: LJ-5720-US-Peoria-ReadingSpecial1
Salary : $60,000