Reading Specialist

Sun Valley Community School; Sun Valley (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Sun Valley Community School in Sun Valley, ID, seeks a part-time Reading Specialist on-site to support lower school students in developing strong literacy skills. You will evaluate identified needs, deliver targeted instruction, help implement Accommodation Plans, document progress, and communicate with families and colleagues.

The role emphasizes inclusive, student-centered teaching, collaboration with teachers, and using evidence-based literacy practices to help each learner reach their

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strength in Reading Comprehension and Literacy, with the ability to support diverse learners across skill levels.
• Experience working with Lower School students, including understanding of child development and classroom dynamics.
• Proven ability to design and implement Reading Intervention strategies and provide individualized Tutoring support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Reading/Literacy, or a related field; advanced training or certification in reading specialization is preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction, assessment tools, and progress-monitoring practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching and support for learners from varied backgrounds and learning profiles.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, use educational technology, and adapt instruction based on data and student needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and providing direct support and instruction to students with identified needs
• Working to strategically support the general education faculty through the implementation of each enrolled student’s Accommodation Plan
• Communicating with colleagues and families informally and formally throughout the year
• Maintaining clear documentation of interventions
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment that supports diverse learners.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Literacy Instruction

Child Development

Classroom Dynamics

Reading Intervention

Tutoring

Communication & Collaboration

Data-driven Instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/Reading

Reading specialization certification (preferred)

Job description

Company Description

Sun Valley Community School, founded in 1973, is an independent school dedicated to engaging students of diverse talents in an intellectually challenging and supportive culture. Our philosophy? Build community. Take risks. Grow your curiosities. Pursue your passions. Aim for personal bests. We are a preK-12 day and boarding college prep school of more than 420 students set in the iconic mountain resort town of Sun Valley, Idaho. Our faculty and staff are passionate about the outdoors, the arts, innovation, athletics, adventure, and the work they do with students. They are engaged and encouraging and believe in our student-centered approach.

Our students are open to new experiences, take advantage of the natural environment, thrive in a small-town community but have a solid sense of the broader world. A Sun Valley Community School experience balances intellectual inquiry with adventure. We ask students and faculty alike to push comfort zones and seek understanding. We value inclusivity, authenticity, and critical thinking.

Role Description

The Reading Specialist is a part-time, on-site role based in Sun Valley, ID, supporting lower school students in developing strong literacy skills. Day-to-day responsibilities include: Evaluating and providing direct support and instruction to students with identified needs

Working to strategically support the general education faculty through the implementation of each enrolled student’s Accommodation Plan

Communicating with colleagues and families informally and formally throughout the year

Maintaining clear documentation of interventions

Contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment that supports diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strength in Reading Comprehension and Literacy, with the ability to support diverse learners across skill levels.
• Experience working with Lower School students, including understanding of child development and classroom dynamics.
• Proven ability to design and implement Reading Intervention strategies and provide individualized Tutoring support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Reading/Literacy, or a related field; advanced training or certification in reading specialization is preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction, assessment tools, and progress-monitoring practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching and support for learners from varied backgrounds and learning profiles.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, use educational technology, and adapt instruction based on data and student needs.