Middle/High School SPED

Thrive Tutoring is seeking a passionate and skilled Executive Functioning Coach dedicated to helping middle and high school students succeed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SPED support and experience tailoring strategies to meet individual student needs. This role requires a hands-on, proactive approach to fostering academic growth through personalized support in time management, organization, planning, and study skills.

Duties:

• Assess students' present levels of performance to determine their needs and starting points.
• Teach strategies and help students develop skills in the areas of time management, planning, organization, overcoming procrastination, as well as advanced study skills.
• Work with students to create a game-plan for their week by modeling best practices and gradually releasing responsibility to the student to lead their learning.
• Travel to students' homes or designated tutoring locations as required (Primary locations: Brentwood, Franklin, Arrington, College Grove, Nolensville, Nashville)
• Maintain prompt and professional communication with the Thrive team, students, and families.
• Collaborate with the Thrive team and families to schedule sessions and develop detailed, personalized learning plans.
• Establish open lines of communication with caregivers and students' teachers to share progress and gain additional insights.
• Analyze assessment results and adjust educational strategies accordingly.
• Provide regular feedback to parents/guardians and students, including post-session notes after each session.
• Remain committed to your student(s) starting sometime between June and August UNTIL the end of the school year (end of May 2025)

Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience working successfully as an EF coach.
• A proven track record of leading students to measurable results.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to build rapport and develop relationships.
• Bachelor's degree in special education, psychology, or related field
• IDEAL: Have a professional background in reading intervention at the secondary level for students with reading-based exceptionalities.

Qualities We Value:

• Dependability: Highly reliable in all professional responsibilities.
• Proactive Communication: Consistently stays ahead in communicating with Thrive team members, students, families, and classroom teachers.
• Dynamic Personality: Brings energy and enthusiasm to every session, inspiring students.
• Strong Work Ethic: Committed to achieving high standards in work and student outcomes.
• Commitment to Student Success: Dedicated to the academic and personal growth of each student.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $80.00 per hour

Expected Hours: 3-6 hours per week

Schedule: Varies, but 4-8pm Monday-Thursday and Sunday afternoons are the most popular tutoring times. Most students prefer 2x per week sessions.

Work Location: In-person at the home of the student (occasionally at a public location, like a local library, school, or coffeeshop)

If you embody these qualities and are eager to make a significant impact in the lives of students and families, we encourage you to apply: https://thrivetutoring.org/join-our-team/

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Work Location: In person