Position Overview:The Academic Coach partners with students in a personalized, collaborative coaching relationship to strengthen executive function and self-directed learning. The focus of this role is on how students learn — building skills such as time management, task initiation, organization, goal setting, self-monitoring, and emotional regulation to support the content — rather than teaching specific subject content. Academic Coaches support students to become more effective, independent learners who take ownership of their academic success and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities
Student Development & Coaching
- Conduct individualized one-on-one academic sessions with students to build executive function skills critical for academic achievement.
- Facilitate development of time management systems, organizational strategies, and structured study routines tailored to each student’s learning profile.
- Help students break down complex projects into actionable steps and support task initiation and follow-through.
- Promote meta-cognition and self-monitoring, enabling students to reflect on and adjust their learning approaches.
- Support emotional regulation and growth mindset development to enhance resilience, motivation, and confidence.
Strength-Based & Holistic Support
- Use a strengths-based coaching philosophy to recognize and build on students’ individual assets while providing scaffolding where needed.
- Address cognitive, emotional, and motivational aspects of learning to support each student’s holistic development.
- Collaborate with parents, educators, specialists, and, where applicable, align work with students’ 504 Plans or IEPs to ensure cohesive academic support.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or related field.
- Valid and current teaching certification with at least five years of teaching experience.
- Experience working with children (K-12) in educational or coaching settings, particularly with neurodivergent students.
- Strong understanding of executive function skills and evidence-based strategies for development of time management, organization, and self-regulated learning.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students, families, teachers, and educational partners.
- Ability to individualize coaching approaches based on diverse learner profiles.
Desired Skills & Attributes (not required)
- Experience or certification in special education.
- Empathy and a strengths-focused mindset.
- Patience and the ability to scaffold skills gradually toward independence.
- Proficiency in goal setting, progress tracking, and reflective feedback.
- Comfortable using educational technology and planning tools.
- Commitment to inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming practices.
Work Environment & Schedule
- Flexible coaching sessions scheduled with students (in-person and/or virtual); scheduling is coordinated between the Academic Coach and the student’s family/teachers.
- Collaboration with families and school staff as appropriate.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development in executive function coaching and learner support.
Pay: $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
