Job Description:
Join Innovative Scholars as an Academic Coach, working within Chicago Public Schools' Title I academic programs to support K-12 students in developing essential executive functioning skills through initiatives, dedication, and efficient implementation. As part of our targeted executive functioning program, you'll help students build a toolbox of strategies that foster independence in the classroom, at home, and eventually, in their careers.
You’ll deliver one-on-one academic coaching sessions, teaching students crucial skills like task prioritization, homework management, and goal setting. In this role, you'll create a safe and positive learning environment, collaborate with school administrators, intervention specialists, teachers, and parents, and use data-driven approaches to improve student outcomes.
Location: *Multiple Locations Available*
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 Academic Support in executive functioning skills for students in grades K-8 (9-12) based in data driven instruction
- Guide students in essential strategies, such as , material management, study strategies, time management, learning strategies, goal setting, and decision making.
- Establish a positive learning environment focused on safety, respect, and rapport.
- Administer and evaluate academic diagnostic and formative assessments to track progress.
- Set SMART goals for students, using data to inform lesson planning and instructional strategies.
- Collaborate with Intervention Specialists, school staff, and parents to support student progress.
- Complete administrative tasks, including case notes, progress reports, and compliance with Title I requirements.
- Gather appropriate referrals, parent notification forms, and devise a schedule in order to service students.
- Facilitate and/or participate in parent workshops on executive functioning strategies.
- Use the Google Workspace platform (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.) to complete daily tasks.
- Participate in staff meetings and training sessions, both in-person and virtually.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of experience teaching executive functioning skills to K-12 students. (Required)
- Understanding of executive functioning principles and experience in assessing needs, analyzing student data, setting goals, and delivering instruction. (Required)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work. (Required)
- Certification in Executive Functioning from an accredited program. (Preferred)
- Licensure or certification in Education, Special Education, School Counseling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 7 – 14 per week
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
