Independence Preparatory Academy
Primary/Secondary Education
ReadingSpecialist
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“Reading Specialist at Independence Preparatory Academy. Skills: Literacy instruction, Teacher development, Student assessment. Master iPrep’s literacy framework. Ensure high-quality implementation”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure all students become readers; Drive excellence in literacy outcomes; Close learning gaps; Extend learning; Celebrate student progress
Industry & Context.
Data-driven decision making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of experience in teaching literacy, 3+ years of experience driving student growth
Nice to Have
Mastery of iPrep’s literacy framework, Teacher certification status
What You'll Do.
Master iPrep’s literacy framework
Ensure high-quality implementation
Build teacher expertise
Model literacy instruction
Co-teach literacy instruction
Provide targeted feedback
Plan professional development
Facilitate professional development
Coordinate reading assessments
Analyze reading assessments
Evaluate student growth
Inform instructional adjustments
Support teachers using data
Celebrate student progress
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration with other adults; Collaboration with families; Collaboration with peers
Communication Scope
Modeling; Co-teaching; Feedback
Full Job Description
### EMBRACE YOUR CALLING 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. ### LEAD AT INDEPENDENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY 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.
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