Reading Intervention Specialist

Part-Time | Fully Remote

Few experiences are as powerful as helping a struggling student learn to read—it’s a moment that transforms their future and fills your heart with purpose!

Evoke Learning seeks a dedicated and compassionate reading intervention specialist to join our growing team.

To apply, please email your CV along with a cover letter to: [email protected].

About Evoke Learning

Evoke is a virtual learning and wellness centre supporting students to reach their academic potential and social-emotional well-being. We take a holistic, client-centred approach, recognizing that learning is influenced by emotions, environment, relationships, and sense of self. As a client-centred service, we understand that everyone’s learning journey is unique, and we consider the student to be the expert in their own life. Evoke individualizes student support and asks, “What does the student need right now to feel successful and capable?” We specialize in working with neurodivergent learners, including students with learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, and/or giftedness. Evoke not only teaches skills but also fosters confidence, independence, and a lifelong learner mindset.

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Position Summary

Evoke offers an intensive, research-informed Reading Remediation program to students from Grade 1 through postsecondary, grounded in the science of reading. This high-dosage intervention is delivered one-to-one, virtually, via 30-minute tutoring sessions five days a week.

Evoke works with a diverse range of students, including those with learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, and/or giftedness. The reading intervention specialist delivers evidence-aligned instruction and supports students in developing foundational literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, orthography, fluency, syntax, spelling, vocabulary, morphology, and comprehension. Specialists foster a positive, encouraging learning environment that builds confidence and motivation.

Successful candidates must complete a thorough background check (including vulnerable sector screening) and a reading skills assessment. All specialists participate in an initial paid training session before beginning work.

This is a one-year contractual temporary employment position with the opportunity for an extension. Consistent, ongoing support is necessary for our students. Only candidates who can commit to a full year will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver interactive, engaging, evidence-aligned, explicit, targeted, and systematic virtual one-to-one reading instruction to neurodivergent students, using Evoke’s research-informed remediation program curriculum, lesson plans, and resources
  • Help improve literacy outcomes for struggling readers
  • Follow individualized student intervention plans under the supervision of a team lead
  • Screen, monitor, and assess student progress using Evoke’s assessment tools
  • Working under the direction of a team lead, adjust instruction as needed
  • Provide immediate, constructive feedback to students
  • Scaffold learning by breaking tasks into manageable steps, offering repeated practice, and gradually releasing support to foster independence
  • Help students analyze mistakes to identify patterns, misunderstandings, or skill gaps
  • Build student motivation and engagement
  • Adapt instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs, including dyslexia, ADHD, processing speed, rapid automatized naming (RAN) and working memory deficits
  • Record student progress in monthly progress reports and weekly session notes via Evoke’s client management tool (Jane app)
  • Meet monthly with Evoke’s Reading Remediation team lead to review student progress and SMART goals
  • Work in partnership and communicate regularly with the Reading Remediation team lead to support student progress
  • Contribute to a positive, supportive, and inclusive work culture

Required Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience

  • No prior clinical experience is required; training, curriculum, lesson plans, and resources are provided.
  • Understanding of: Language structure (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics); language acquisition and development (typical and atypical); literacy and the reading process (cognitive models of reading) 
  • Undergraduate degree in applied linguistics, linguistics and disclosure studies, communication sciences and disorders, psycholinguistics and communication differences, or a related discipline; postgraduate degree in communicative disorders is preferred
  • Proficiency with technology, including productivity software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), presentation software (Google Slides), Web applications (Google Docs, Google Drive), web applications (Google Docs, Drive, Slides), and teleconference platforms (Zoom, Google Hangouts)
  • Comfortable using online tools (interactive whiteboards, digital letter tiles) to deliver programming

Skills, Attributes, and Competencies

  • Initiative, patience, empathy, good judgement, creativity, and theory of mind
  • Experience and comfort with virtual work
  • Interest in working with neurodivergent learners 
  • Ability to engage and motivate students
  • Excellent communication, organization, and English language skills
  • Ability to quickly build rapport and strong connections with students of all ages
  • Analytical and research skills
  • Flexibility to adapt to ability to individual student needs
  • Strong reading, spelling, writing, and communication skills
  • Commitment to a one-year part-time contract

Work Environment and Technology Requirements

  • Fully virtual tutoring role
  • Employees are required to provide and maintain their own computer, reliable high-speed internet connection, and any necessary peripherals (webcam, headset, microphone) needed to perform their duties effectively.
  • Employees are expected to ensure their equipment meets Evoke’s minimum technical standards to support secure, uninterrupted service delivery.
  • Evoke will provide either:
    • A monthly stipend to help offset the cost of the employee’s internet and teleconferencing platform at no cost to the employee
    • Access to Evoke’s teleconferencing platform at no cost to the employee

Shifts

  • Morning: 7:15 –8:20 am
  • Afternoon: 3:30–5:10 pm
  • Evening: 5:15–7:50 pm
  • Saturday or Sunday (half day)

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
  • Clear verbal communication via webcam and microphone
  • Comfortable using online platforms and digital tools for tutoring

Confidentiality and Discretion

  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all student information
  • Use discretion in communications with students, families, and colleagues
  • Follow organizational policies and legal requirements regarding privacy and data protection
  • Refrain from sharing any identifying student information outside approved channels

Please Note:

As part of our commitment to high-quality instruction, applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process will be asked to complete a brief reading assessment during the evaluation process.

Why Work with Us?

  • Rewarding work with a lasting impact on students’ lives
  • Ongoing professional development and mentorship
  • Supportive, flexible, fully remote work environment 
  • Commitment to high-quality, research-informed services 
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
  • Competitive compensation 
  • Casual work attire

Compensation and Support

Job Title: Reading Intervention Specialist

Location: Fully remote

Position Type: Part-time temporary employee (one-year contract) with an option for extension. Candidates must be available five days a week, Monday through Friday. Availability to work Saturdays OR Sundays is considered an asset. Evoke’s Reading Remediation program runs seven days a week during the school year. 

Reports to: Reading Remediation team lead

Hourly rate: $29 to $32 per hour

Hours: 9 to 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Additional availability: The ability to work a half day on Saturdays or Sundays is considered an asset but is not required.

Evoke Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusivity, and a shared passion for helping students unlock their potential. Only candidates who meet the position requirements will be contacted.