The Reading Guru, a boutique reading tutoring company based in Denver, Colorado, is looking for an exceptional, part-time, Orton-Gillingham-trained reading tutor for in-person Denver sessions. 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
REQUIREMENTS :
MUST HAVE multisensory Orton Gillingham-based training (i.e. AOGPE, Wilson, Barton, Lindamood Bell, IMSE, Lexercise, etc.).Four-year college degreeMust live in the Denver area or surrounding suburbs and be able to commit to at least twice a week sessionsMinimum of one year experience teaching OG lessons one-on-one, in a small group, or classroom settingExperience working with dyslexic studentsExcellent communication and customer service skillsA positive, patient, professional, and collaborative attitudeRecognition of the relationship between social-emotional learning and academic performanceAbility to make sessions fun, engaging, and productiveAbility to tailor sessions to meet individual students' needs, interests, and personalitiesWillingness to submit to a background checkMust be available to tutor either during the afternoons and evenings or on the weekendsPAY AND PERKS :
60-65 per hour to startExtremely flexible scheduleOpportunity for referral bonusesSessions can occur in a central location (tutor's home, library, or office with students traveling to meet the tutor)