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Reading Specialist

Independence Preparatory Academy•Fairfield, AL
•$56,744 - $72,353•Onsite

About The Position

Independence Preparatory Academy is seeking a Reading Specialist to unlock the power of literacy for every child. This role involves empowering teachers with high-quality reading instruction and helping scholars develop a lifelong love of learning. The Reading Specialist will build systems, strategies, and supports to ensure all students become confident, capable readers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3+ years of experience in teaching literacy and driving student growth. They should be passionate about equipping teachers and scholars with reading mastery tools, fluent in evidence-based instructional practices, and committed to upholding iPrep’s core values: Service, Optimism, Agency, Resilience, and Pride.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least 3+ years of experience in teaching literacy and driving student growth
  • Passionate about equipping both teachers and scholars with the tools to master reading
  • Fluent in evidence-based instructional practices
  • Committed to ensuring that every classroom reflects iPrep’s core values of Service, Optimism, Agency, Resilience, and Pride
  • 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

Nice To Haves

  • Teacher certification status

Responsibilities

  • 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 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.

Benefits

  • 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
  • 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

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