The Reading Guru, a boutique reading tutoring company based in Denver, Colorado, is hiring exceptional, part-time, Orton-Gillingham-trained reading tutors for in-person tutoring sessions in the Denver area. Applicants without Orton-Gillingham training AND experience will not be considered. We do 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, PLEASE.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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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)
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Collaborate with clients’ classroom teachers, learning specialists, and other educational professionals to ensure students' educational goals
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Manage scheduling, write session notes, and correspond with parents through an online scheduling platform
Requirements:
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MUST HAVE significant multisensory Orton Gillingham-based training (i.e. AOGPE, Wilson, Barton, Lindamood Bell, IMSE, Lexercise, etc.).
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Minimum of one year experience teaching OG lessons one-on-one, in a small group, or classroom setting
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At least one year of experience working with dyslexic students
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Four-year college degree
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Must live in the Denver area or surrounding suburbs and be able to commit to at least twice a week sessions
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Excellent communication and customer service skills
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A positive, patient, professional, and collaborative attitude
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Recognition of the relationship between social-emotional learning and academic performance
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Ability to make sessions fun, engaging, and productive
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Ability to tailor sessions to meet individual students’ needs, interests, and personalities
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Willingness to submit to a background check
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Must be available to tutor either during the afternoons and evenings or on the weekends
Pay and Perks:
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$60-65 per hour to start
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Extremely flexible schedule
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Sessions can occur in a central location (tutor's home, library, or office with students traveling to meet the tutor)
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Opportunity for referral bonuses
