Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Tutor Strive Learning Solutions Portland, OR Job Details Contract $60 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications In-person tutoring Experience working with high schoolers Master's degree Occupational Therapy Special Education Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques) Assistive technologies Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description

•Please apply only if you have formal Orton-Gillingham training. Applicants without Orton-Gillingham training will not be considered.

• We are looking for a compassionate and experienced in-person writing and executive functioning Portland tutor to support neurodivergent middle and high school students. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of teaching or specialized tutoring experience and a strong understanding of dysgraphia, ADHD, written expression, and executive functioning.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individualized, one-on-one instruction in handwriting, written expression, and executive functioning. Assess students' current writing skills and establish baseline data to guide instruction. Help students strengthen handwriting legibility, writing fluency, sentence development, organization, and the overall writing process. Teach strategies for planning, organizing, initiating, and completing written assignments. Use evidence-based, multisensory, and strengths-based instructional methods tailored to each student's learning profile. Create a supportive learning environment that reduces anxiety and builds confidence. Track student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed. Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about student progress. Collaborate with school teams when appropriate and authorized.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Education, Special Education, Occupational Therapy, or a related field is strongly preferred. Minimum of 5 years of teaching, intervention, or specialized tutoring experience. Experience supporting students with dysgraphia, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and learning differences. Strong knowledge of written expression instruction and structured approaches to the writing process. Experience supporting handwriting development and writing fluency. Familiarity with assistive technology and accommodations for written expression is a plus. Experience reviewing educational evaluations, IEPs, and student work samples is preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Patience, empathy, and the ability to connect with students who may feel anxious or discouraged about writing. Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining a consistent tutoring schedule.

Schedule and Location:

In-person tutoring throughout the Portland Metro School year availability (1-10 hours / week) Position available to begin as soon as possible.

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$60.00 per hour Application Question(s): Have you received 30+ hours of formal Orton-Gillingham training through an IDA-accredited program? If not, your application will not be considered. What is your experience supporting high schools with dyslexia and ADHD?

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

teaching: 5 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person