Part-time Learning Specialist/ Tutor

Are you looking for a job that changes a student’s life and utilizes your strengths as an educator? St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) is seeking certified special educators to work in an individualized tutorial setting. Sessions may focus on remediation, supportive tutoring in a variety of subjects, and/or coaching for executive functioning. Teaching students strategies regarding how to learn and self-advocate is a focus of the program.

Schedules for each tutor are individualized as sessions occur after school (at least two days per week). Daytime assignments may also be available. Special educators with experience or additional training in reading; written expression; higher-level math; ACT/SAT Prep; study skills, organization, and executive functioning coaching; and/or speech-language services will be given special consideration. In addition, experience working with all grade levels is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree and certification in Special Education
• Minimum 3 – 5 years classroom experience
• Ability to work with children of various ages
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Team player
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel to designated partner locations, as needed
• Must pass background check

Primary Duties:

• Provide academic support to children struggling in the classroom
• Provide organizational and time management strategies
• Provide feedback and support to parents and families
• Communicate quickly and effectively with parents, the school, and other key adults in a child’s life as needed or requested
• Prepare monthly progress reports

Please send a cover letter, resume, and professional references to:

​​​​​​​St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association (LDA)
13537 Barrett Parkway Dr.; Ste. 110
Ballwin, MO 63021

or apply directly through Indeed

or visit our website at https://ldastl.org/

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person