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

You recognize the shift. The instant when a student stops making guesses and begins reading with intent. They glance up and announce, "I can do this." If you want to create that outcome daily, this role will suit you.

Unbound is a remote-first online school designed around actual progress, not time served. We're rebuilding student learning so they advance more quickly, engage with the material, and emerge with measurable confidence.

In a typical week, you'll conduct focused intervention sessions. The remainder, you'll facilitate brief motivational touchpoints that maintain momentum and goal achievement. This position fits professionals who value independence, rapid feedback cycles, and visible results. It does not suit anyone seeking rigid lesson plans or avoiding data-driven decisions.

If your goal is to guide struggling readers toward substantial progress—and you value the latitude to customize your methods for each learner—we should connect.

What You Will Be Doing

• Create and facilitate 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 in real time
• Adapt activities across varied reading levels, including accommodations for dyslexia and associated reading challenges
• Monitor progress with clarity and consistency, using the information to inform subsequent sessions
• Conduct structured motivational check-ins that foster confidence, determination, and pride in advancement

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Deliver large, whole-class instruction or present from a predetermined curriculum
• Execute a scripted program without adjusting to individual student needs and immediate feedback
• Function as a passive "software monitor" lacking substantive instruction and rapport
• Depend on superficial rewards that fail to cultivate enduring motivation

Virtual Reading Specialist Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of outcomes for grades 3–8—quantifiable improvements in fluency and comprehension—through personalized virtual interventions and motivational support that fosters 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.

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.

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-Surprise-VirtualReading