Exceptional Los Angeles-based Dyslexia Tutor (Orton-Gillingham) - part-time

The Reading Guru•Los Angeles, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Reading Guru, a boutique reading tutoring company, is hiring exceptional, part-time, Orton-Gillingham-trained reading tutors for in-person tutoring sessions in the Los Angeles area. Applicants must have Orton-Gillingham training and experience, as the company does not provide training. More information about The Reading Guru is available at http://www.readingguru.com. Please apply only through this listing; no calls or emails.

Requirements

Significant multisensory Orton Gillingham-based training (i.e. AOGPE, Wilson, Barton, Lindamood Bell, IMSE, Lexercise, etc.)
Minimum of one year experience teaching OG lessons one-on-one, in a small group, or classroom setting
At least one year of experience working with dyslexic students
Four-year college degree
Must live in LA area or be able to travel to LA easily at least twice a week
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 and evenings or on the weekends

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