Reading Specialist & Trainer

Brightmont Academy • Chandler, AZ

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Redefining Education, One Student at a Time! We are seeking a collaborative and innovative Reading Specialist who is passionate about strengthening literacy instruction and supporting educators in delivering high-impact learning experiences. This role blends instructional leadership, curriculum development, and data-informed decision-making to improve student outcomes across campuses. This is a hybrid role. Must be able to travel to, and work from, a campus when required. Visit the Brightmont website [https://www.brightmontacademy.com/campuses] to find your local campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Reading Education or a related field
• Minimum five years of classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or managing curriculum
• Proficiency with learning management systems and Google Workspace
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to solve problems and improve instructional programs
• Proven ability to respond constructively to feedback and iterate on instructional materials

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Reading Specialist endorsement preferred
• Orton-Gillingham certification preferred
• Growth mindset and openness to collaborative feedback when developing or improving instructional programs
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Clear and effective communication skills—both written and verbal
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and solutions-oriented in fast-paced environments
• Self-directed learner who stays informed on best practices in literacy instruction and curriculum design
• Strong collaborator with a positive, team-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging and effective virtual professional learning sessions that equip instructors with research-based literacy strategies and best practices.
• Design and refine curriculum maps and literacy frameworks to ensure alignment, instructional coherence, and meaningful student impact.
• Customize student learning pathways based on individual strengths, skill gaps, and assessment data.
• Partner with campuses and the training team to develop instructional guides, literacy resources, and implementation support for instructors.
• Support the collection, interpretation, and reporting of student and instructor data to guide instructional improvements.
• Conduct curriculum benchmarking and program evaluations to inform instructional strategy and long-term planning.
• Analyze student performance data and evaluate curriculum effectiveness and literacy resources.
• Stay current with emerging literacy research, the Science of Reading, and instructional pedagogies.
• Manage multiple projects by organizing priorities, meeting deadlines, and following through on key initiatives.
• Navigate and leverage Google Workspace and learning platforms to support instruction, collaboration, and documentation.
• Contribute to special projects and cross-team initiatives that support instructional innovation and program development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees