IN-OFFICE LEARNING SPECIALIST/EDUCATIONAL THERAPIST
QWERTY Education Services is a private practice of professionals offering expert individual tutoring, learning differences and ADHD testing, and guidance to students of all ages and their families. We are looking for a trained Learning Specialist, Educational Psychologist, or Educational Therapist to join us on a part-time basis in our Menlo Park office.
This is a rare, excellent opportunity for an experienced educator to join a well-established professional practice.
http://www.qwertyed.com/tutoring/core-services-tutoring/
A one-year commitment is expected at a minimum, and a long-term commitment is desired.
About Us
Our staff includes various specialists, including learning specialists, educational therapists, educational psychologists, and other tutors. Students come to us with various needs, including homework support, organization and motivation support, strategy-building to manage learning issues, remedial and enrichment skill-building, and more. Many have been diagnosed with learning differences that present specific challenges, while others require support to manage the myriad demands of local schools. Students range in age from grade school through high school.
A full-time education consultant typically builds a caseload of up to 24 student contact hours per week and provides individual tutoring in our offices 5 days a week during the school year. Our current need is for a part-time staff member with a potential desire to grow to full-time. There is a degree of flexibility in building a schedule that can be further discussed should you pursue a position with us. A similar work schedule during the summer is also expected.
Requirements
Teaching/tutoring experience is required, and tutoring experience is preferred. The exact nature of the experience can be variable. Excellent English writing and editing skills and computer competency (Google Drive, etc.) are necessary. Strong self-organization skills, attention to detail, a self-motivated "follow-through" orientation, and a history of timely, responsive communication, both internally and externally, are essential. Content-specific knowledge, such as certain levels of higher math, science, or specific training in methodologies such as Orton-Gillingham, is highly desirable. Professional and personal references will be consulted.
1.) A Degree (BA, BS, MA, MS, Ph.D., Ed.D.) and training/experience in Special Education, Educational Therapy, or Educational Psychology is required.
2.) Experience teaching a wide variety of learners (Our organization provides tutoring services and more to students ranging from elementary school-aged students through college-aged young adults, so the broader your experience, the better).
3.) Strong observation and diagnostic skills
4.) Excellent communication skills and ability to establish rapport with a wide range of clients through "reading the room."
5.) An excellent history of reliability, timely response (email and text), both inside and outside the office, organization, attention to detail, initiative, and curriculum creativity are required.
6.) Some degree of flexibility in scheduling, e.g., potentially administering educational tests and meeting with parents and students in our offices on weekends, depending on your qualifications, is highly desirable.
7.) Sound professional, and personal references
8.) Permission to work in the United States
What to Expect
You will work collaboratively with the Center Director to build your case volume. This role is intentionally designed to start part-time, making it an excellent fit for someone currently in a school position or seeking to transition gradually into private-sector tutoring work.
Schedule and Support
Your schedule will ultimately be determined by the demand for your services and desire to meet it, with the need for flexibility varying as demand grows.
QWERTY is committed to providing a library of resources for your use. The acquisition of said resources depends on both urgency and financial feasibility.
We are a collaborative, client-centered team of education specialists. You will have dedicated administrative support, access to an established client referral network, and a collegial environment where peer consultation is encouraged.
Mission Ethical Standards
The candidate will possess a commitment to ethical practice standards and ongoing professional development. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals’ lives through comprehensive one-on-one instruction while working within a collaborative team environment dedicated to excellence in service delivery.
Duties
- Collaborate with parents and student educational teams to ensure your instruction meets student educational needs to maximize progress
- Maintain accurate documentation and records, and reports in compliance with organizational standards
- Provide consultation to teachers, parents, and staff regarding educational strategies
- Communicate fluidly with management and other staff
- Maintain an organized workspace
Compensation
Employees are paid based on the number of hours worked each month, i.e., this is a fee-for-service position. Additional unpaid time is required for planning, preparation, and communication. Full-time employee earnings can be commensurate with many typical full-time teaching positions. Employees are responsible for their own medical and dental insurance coverage,
Our educators are compensated for their professional work at rates ranging from $90 to $110/hour, depending on the work performed. Office tasks and other special non-revenue tasks are compensated at rates of either $25/hour or $50/hour, should you desire to earn additional income in these ways. The rate of pay can increase over time. Additionally, should you be qualified to work in learning differences and ADHD testing, other compensation opportunities exist.
This is a position with growth potential. The specific track of that potential growth can take various forms and will be discussed during the contact and interview process.
Non-Discrimination Pledge
QWERTY Education Services, Inc. (henceforth “QWERTY”) complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination against employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, or veterans’ status.
- Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.
- QWERTY’s policies and practices are to reflect QWERTY’s commitment to nondiscrimination in all areas of employment, including contracting opportunities for vendors and suppliers.
Promoting Diversity
- QWERTY values and promotes diversity in its workplace. Diversity refers to human differences that exist in the workplace, including those based on culture, ethnicity, gender, and age. QWERTY believes that promoting diversity plays an important role in attracting the widest pool of qualified applicants, fostering greater innovation and creativity, and enhancing our communication and relationships with customers and the community.
- QWERTY is committed to enhancing our diversity and demonstrating that commitment to our employees, customers, and community. QWERTY promotes diversity by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment in which differences are respected and all employees are treated fairly.
Anti-harassment
- QWERTY strives to keep its workplace free from all forms of harassment. Some examples of conduct that can be considered harassment include ethnic slurs, racist jokes, pornographic emails, unwelcome touching, displaying offensive pictures, or any other verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
- QWERTY considers harassment in all forms to be a serious offense that violates QWERTY’s EEO policy. QWERTY also prohibits harassment against anyone involved in reporting EEO violations or in investigations of EEO complaints.
Application
TO APPLY:
1.) Familiarize yourself with our existing services by visiting our website: http://www.qwertyed.com
2.) Please be sure to answer all five of our screening questions. Your attention to detail/ability to follow instructions matters.
3.) Respond to this ad by providing a cover letter and résumé.
In your cover letter, describe your interest and your available start date. We will confirm receipt of your résumé and contact you if you are a good match for the position to schedule an informal follow-up phone interview.
3.) If we would like to consider you further for the position, we will request a personal interview and/or that you complete an application, which you may return by email.
4.) Following a successful personal interview, we will request written references and contact information to speak directly with three references.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $90.00 - $110.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 4.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- As you apply, please include an email address that is linked to the Google suite of services. We will share a document with you that must be completed within 72 hours of your application. We use response time as a measure of your sincere interest in our position.
- Describe in detail your experience in working with ADHD/LD students.
Education:
Ability to Relocate:
- Menlo Park, CA 94025: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
