Reading specialist Jobs in Thornton, CO

Reading Specialist

Part-time, 3 days weekly M-F, 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET

$25 - $28 hourly

About Brightmont Academy: 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 to find your local campus.

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.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Reading Education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)

• Reading Specialist endorsement preferred

• Orton-Gillingham certification preferred

• 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

Brightmont Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We intend to recruit, hire, and

train all persons in all job groups in accordance with the law, without regard to race,

color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, national origin, sexual preference, or

any other protected status.