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Academic Coach (Executive Function & Learning Support) Open Door Education Acton, MA Job Details Part-time $47 an hour 8 days ago Qualifications School experience Teaching Certification Bachelor's degree Working with students Special Education Certification Full Job Description Do you love helping students who are bright, capable, and simply need the right support to thrive? Open Door Education is seeking a warm, knowledgeable Academic Coach to work one-on-one with middle school and early high school students who benefit from additional structure, organization, and academic support. Many of our students have ADHD, dyslexia, executive function challenges, anxiety, or other learning differences. Others simply need a caring educator who can help them develop the habits, confidence, and strategies necessary for long-term success. This role combines executive function coaching with academic tutoring. While coaches should be comfortable supporting core middle school subjects and curriculum through 9th grade, the primary focus is helping students become more organized, independent, and effective learners. We're especially interested in educators with special education backgrounds and experience supporting students with diverse learning profiles. If you're looking for meaningful work, exceptional compensation, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide individualized academic coaching and tutoring for students in grades 5-9 Help students develop executive function skills, including organization, planning, time management, task initiation, study skills, and self-monitoring Support students with homework, projects, and curriculum across core subjects through Algebra I and 9th-grade English Develop personalized strategies that build independence and confidence over time Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and recommendations Collaborate with our educational team to ensure students receive thoughtful, coordinated support Foster a warm, encouraging, and positive learning environment where students feel understood and capable

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred Massachusetts teaching license strongly preferred Special Education certification strongly preferred At least 2 years of classroom teaching, special education, intervention, or related educational experience Experience working with students with ADHD, dyslexia, executive function challenges, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, or other learning differences Familiarity with IEPs, 504 Plans, accommodations, and evidence-based instructional practices Additional specialized training is highly valued, including: Orton-Gillingham Wilson Reading System Lindamood-Bell Executive Function coaching Structured literacy Educational therapy or related certifications Excellent communication and relationship-building skills A patient, encouraging, and dependable approach that helps students feel successful Ability to provide in-person sessions at our Acton office during after-school hours

WHY OPEN DOOR?

Open Door Education is a locally owned educational services company based in Acton, Massachusetts. For more than 15 years, we've helped students build confidence, strengthen academic skills, and achieve meaningful goals through personalized instruction and compassionate support. Our educators are collaborative, highly respected professionals who care deeply about their students and each other. We believe great teaching begins with great relationships, and we provide the flexibility, resources, and supportive team environment our educators need to do their best work.

Pay:

$47.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you able to work with students during after-school and evening hours? Do you have experience working with students with ADHD, dyslexia, executive function challenges, anxiety, austism spectrum disorders or other learning differences? Do you have familiarity with IEPs, 504 Plans, accommodations, and evidence-based instructional practices? Are you able to work with students in person at our Acton, Massachusetts office?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Classroom teaching, special education, intervention: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Special Education Certification (Preferred) Massachusetts Teaching License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person