Tutoring Program Manager

LDA Minnesota • Golden Valley, MN

1d • $20 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota (LDA MN) seeks a dynamic, relationship-driven Tutoring Program Manager to lead and grow a high-impact tutoring program serving students with diverse learning needs.

This role centers on cultivating meaningful relationships with families and tutors, ensuring instructional quality grounded in evidence-based practices, and building a cohesive, professional tutoring community. The Tutoring Program Manager functions as the programmatic leader, translating LDA MN’s mission into responsive, equitable, and effective tutoring services.

This position is ideal for an educator or program leader who is passionate about access, inclusion, and high-quality instruction, and who thrives in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Requirements

• Background in education, special education, school psychology, or a related field
• Knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices for students with diverse learning needs
• Experience with learning disabilities, executive functioning, and/or behavioral supports preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with families, educators, and students
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice

Nice To Haves

• Ability to think systemically while acting relationally
• Comfort with ambiguity and adaptive decision-making
• Experience supervising or coaching educators or tutors
• Passion for program development and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Respond to new client inquiries within 24 hours and lead intake conversations grounded in active listening and needs analysis
• Match students with tutors based on instructional needs, identity considerations, and relational fit
• Facilitate initial tutor-family connections and attend first sessions to establish trust and expectations
• Maintain ongoing, responsive communication with families to support engagement and satisfaction
• Provide direction to tutors regarding curriculum selection and evidence-based instructional strategies
• Support alignment of tutoring to student needs, including executive functioning, learning disabilities, and behavioral supports
• Guide tutors in developing and implementing individualized learning plans (e.g., Personal Education Plans)
• Monitor tutoring quality and provide feedback to ensure impactful, student-centered instruction
• Conduct bi-weekly check-ins with tutors to support instructional decision-making and problem-solving
• Share monthly resources and strategies to promote ongoing professional growth
• Design and facilitate quarterly professional development opportunities that build community and offer CEUs
• Analyze trends in client needs and identify gaps in tutor expertise (e.g., linguistic diversity, disability specialization)
• Recommend strategic hiring priorities and program improvements
• Contribute to the development of scalable program models (e.g., small group tutoring, workshops)
• Support efforts to expand access and reach underserved communities
• Lead the selection process for new tutors in collaboration with HR/Admin
• Evaluate candidates for instructional expertise, relational capacity, and alignment with LDA MN’s mission
• Support onboarding and initial training of new tutors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees