Reading Specialist

How would you feel about unlocking the power of literacy for every child—empowering teachers to deliver high-quality reading instruction and helping scholars develop a lifelong love of learning? Are you inspired by the challenge of building systems, strategies, and supports that ensure all students become confident, capable readers? If so, Independence Preparatory Academy may be your perfect fit.

To achieve our vision, we seek a Reading Specialist with a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in teaching literacy and driving student growth. The ideal candidate is passionate about equipping both teachers and scholars with the tools to master reading, fluent in evidence-based instructional practices, and committed to ensuring that every classroom reflects iPrep’s core values of Service, Optimism, Agency, Resilience, and Pride.

iPrep teammates are perpetual learners, challenging the status quo and solving challenges together. We remain united by our commitment to envisioning the infinite potential of every child. Our ideal candidate believes in our scholars and our community.  They have a passion for scholar-centered learning, evident in the following orientations: 

• Adaptability: Our educators have an orientation to building alongside each other.  This means a commitment to:
• Learning and iterating
• An openness to giving and receiving feedback
• An entrepreneurial spirit: building from the ground up
• Collaboration with other adults and families
• Belief in our model and our graduate profile through a commitment to:
• Student agency and advocacy
• Supporting students in finding their purpose
• Mastery-based grading 
• Profound learning experiences
• Student result orientation: through a commitment to:
• Hard quantitative academics 
• Holistic indicators for success 
• Knowledge of self: confidence in describing your identity, purpose, and passions

We are hiring for a January start date. The salary range for this position is between $56,744 and $72,353. New hires can expect to be brought into the organization at a salary at or near the start of the range, depending on relevant experience, teacher certification status, and internal equity. Compensation is based on our salary scales and is not negotiable.

• Deeply understand and master iPrep’s literacy framework—grounded in the Science of Reading—and ensure its consistent, high-quality implementation across classrooms. Build teacher expertise in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension through modeling, co-teaching, and targeted feedback.
• Drive excellence in literacy outcomes by planning and facilitating professional development focused on evidence-based reading instruction, data-driven decision making, and culturally responsive practices that meet the needs of all learners.
• Lead the coordination and analysis of reading assessments, including screeners, diagnostics, and progress monitoring tools, to evaluate student growth and inform instructional adjustments. Support teachers in using this data to close gaps, extend learning, and celebrate progress.
• Be a proud ambassador for iPrep, inspiring and encouraging potential families to become part of our thriving iPrep community.

What we offer:

• A chance to be part of community development and work alongside the community to SOAR
• Being a part of a new, innovative, unprecedented school model
• Unique model experiences - ex: Eagle Quests, Choice Day
• Mastery-Based Grading
• Coaching toward student agency, purpose, and tenacity
• World-class peers - we are looking for exemplary educators committed to pushing your practice, collaborating with peers, and being aligned with our mission and vision
• Discipline that makes sense - restorative practices rooted in our core values and celebrated through positive incentives and rewards
• Deep care about your personal and professional growth: 
• A clear pathway to professional growth
• Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates 
• Community Circle to build and strengthen our sense of team
• Weekly professional development
• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan; iPrep offers contributions of up to 5% of your salary toward your savings
• Competitive compensation