Better Sessions Hiring for Academic Coach for Executive Functioning Skills 1:1 at Charlotte, NC Full Time

We are seeking a Part-Time Academic Coach/Tutor to travel to the homes of students (grades 5-12) throughout Charlotte, NC, and tutor them one-on-one with a focus on organization, executive functioning skills, and study skills during the after-school hours (3pm-8pm). We help students to feel better with our expertise and a coach mentality!

Responsibilities:

• Must be willing to drive up to 30 minutes to various home locations (Many of our families are located in South Charlotte and the Waxhaw area).
• Schedule sessions during times that work for both you and the family.
• Integrate executive functioning skills, organization, and study skills into the homework that the student has for that week.
• Create weekly, concrete goals with the student.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and specialists to provide brief updates.
• Read neuro-psych evaluations, 504 plans, and IEP’s.
• Research and plan for sessions.
• Free training and worksheets will be provided.
• Basic administrative tasks such as email reminders, use of Google calendar, and Google Forms.
• Independent Contractor position.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, English Education, or Education.
• 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Executive Functioning Skills and Study Skills to students who have attentional and organizational difficulties.
• Experience reading and interpreting Neuropsychological Evaluations, 504 Plans, and IEP’s.
• Experience teaching Reading Comprehension and Writing Techniques to middle and/or high school students.
• Experience successfully communicating with and advising parents.
• Possess a positive “coach” mentality, process-oriented, familiarity with goal setting, and holding students accountable.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

COVID-19 considerations:
Sessions are held in the home, you are welcome to coordinate with each family as to what measures will ensure everyone’s safety and comfort level.

Education:

Experience:

• teaching or tutoring: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations