Exceptional Dyslexia Tutor (Orton-Gillingham) - part-time, fully remote
Description The Reading Guru, a boutique reading tutoring company, is looking for exceptional, part-time, Orton-Gillingham-trained dyslexia tutors for remote-only tutoring. Applicants without Orton-Gillingham training will not be considered. More information about The Reading Guru is available at http://www.readingguru.com. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan and teach one-on-one, targeted, personalized, Orton-Gillingham literacy sessions for struggling readers, including those with dyslexia (ages 5 - high school, though most students are elementary-aged) Collaborate with clients' classroom teachers, learning specialists, and other educational professionals to ensure students' educational goals Manage scheduling, write session notes, and correspond with parents through an online scheduling platform PAY AND PERKS: $50-$62 per hour to start Extremely flexible schedule Fully remote, part-time
Requirements
MUST HAVE significant multisensory Orton Gillingham-based training (i.e. AOGPE, IMSE, etc.). Experience working with dyslexic students Four-year college degree Experience creating and delivering engaging lessons over platforms like Zoom Minimum of one year experience teaching OG lessons one-on-one, in a small group, or classroom setting Excellent communication and customer service skills A positive, patient, professional, and collaborative attitude Recognition of the relationship between social-emotional learning and academic performance Ability to make sessions fun, engaging, and productive Ability to tailor sessions to meet individual students' needs, interests, and personalities Willingness to submit to a background check Must be available to tutor either during the afternoons/evenings and/or on the weekends (not only during the school day)