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About the Role Center for Developing Minds is seeking a part-time Educational Therapist or Reading Specialist to work with students ages 6-22 who face challenges with reading, writing, executive functioning, and related learning differences. This is a contract position with a flexible, hybrid schedule combining in-person sessions in Los Gatos with remote/virtual sessions as needed. Responsibilities Provide individualized, evidence-based instruction in reading, writing, and spelling for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and related learning differences Design and implement intervention plans grounded in Orton-Gillingham / Science of Reading methodology Support students with executive functioning deficits (organization, planning, time management, task initiation) Support students with ADHD, autism spectrum differences, anxiety, and demand avoidance using flexible, student-centered approaches Work with middle and high school students who lack foundational reading skills Collaborate with families and schools to advocate for appropriate accommodations (504 plans, IEPs) Support older students with college application processes and accommodations planning, where applicable Qualifications Background as a Reading Specialist, Special Education Teacher, or related professional training Training and/or certification in Orton-Gillingham or Science of Reading approaches Experience supporting students with dysgraphia (writing/spelling difficulties) Experience supporting executive functioning skill development Experience working with children and teens with ADHD and/or autism spectrum differences Comfort working with anxious and/or demand-avoidant learners Experience working with schools to secure accommodations strongly preferred Experience with college application support a plus Math instruction experience a plus To Apply Send your resume and a brief note about your experience

Pay:

From $100.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 - 30.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Retirement plan

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

educational therapy: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Los Gatos, CA 95032