Career Opportunities

Do you thrive in a culture that is rich in creativity and innovation?  Are you craving an opportunity to teach/work in a school where you have the tools to meet diverse students’ needs? Are you energized by collaborating with highly skilled colleagues? Chesapeake Bay Academy is the only independent school in Southeastern Virginia dedicated to serving students in grades 1-12 with a variety of learning differences, and they have been doing so for over 36 years. CBA offers a unique teaching environment where staff members enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Students thrive in small classes that move through the curriculum at the pace that is best for our students. Our focus is on holistic student growth, not test scores.


Open Positions

  • Part-time Reading Specialist (Summer Program)

Benefits available: Health, dental, vision and life insurance, 403 (b) retirement plan and match, employee assistance program (EAP), flex spending account (FSA), paid time off, professional development/tuition assistance, and more!

Career Opportunities

Part-Time Reading Specialist (Summer Program)

CBA seeks a dedicated Part-Time Reading Specialist for our Summer Intensive Reading Program. This program provides targeted literacy instruction to students who benefit from specialized support in reading and language development. The Reading Specialist will deliver structured, research-based interventions in small-group and one-on-one settings to improve reading fluency, comprehension, encoding/decoding and confidence.

Dates: June 22 – July 31, 2026 (6 weeks)
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:00am – 12:00pm

Responsibilities

  • Implement individualized reading instruction using evidence-based strategies and programs.
  • Assess student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Collaborate with program staff to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
  • Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and strategies for continued growth.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Reading or Special Education (Master’s preferred).
  • Certification or endorsement in Reading Specialist or Literacy Instruction.
  • Experience working with students with learning differences and/or dyslexia.
  • Strong knowledge of structured literacy approaches (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or similar).

Application Instructions
Submit your resume and letter of interest to:
Liana Nobre, Summer Program Director, lnobre@cba-va.org

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the CBA family!

Our faculty and staff come to us from diverse life experiences and have a wide range of academic and professional credentials. However, they all have one thing in common – a passionate commitment to empowering students by nurturing their independence, self-esteem and personal pride. We offer an opportunity for educators and staff to work in a unique learning environment, sharing their gifts and talents with exceptional students who work hard to succeed and families committed to supporting that goal. Our teachers match instruction to individual learning styles, and share a personal commitment to support each student socially and emotionally. At Chesapeake Bay Academy our educators aren’t just teachers, but also advocates, mentors, and most importantly, champions for their students.

For administrative and support staff, CBA is a collaborative, welcoming environment where students, parents, and staff work together to achieve success. Our staff play a key role in fulfilling CBA’s mission.

Statement of Diversity and Inclusion: Chesapeake Bay Academy creates and fosters a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, and accepting environment for all those who engage in and with our community. We are committed to aligning our policies, programs, processes, and people with our core values of education and inclusion, integrity and respect. We actively stand against discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, country of origin, and physical or cognitive differences. It is our intent that every individual who engages at CBA feels accepted, represented, and empowered to share their beliefs and opinions.

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