Educational Therapist:

Position Overview Wonder Tree Developmental Psychology is seeking a compassionate, skilled Educational Therapist to provide individualized, evidence‑based intervention for children and adolescents with learning differences, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and executive functioning challenges. This role blends cognitive rehabilitation, academic strategy instruction, and emotional support to help learners strengthen foundational skills and thrive across school, home, and community environments. The Educational Therapist works under licensed supervision and collaborates closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary providers to ensure consistent, holistic care. Core Responsibilities Deliver one‑on‑one educational therapy sessions using structured, evidence‑based approaches Assess learning needs and identify executive functioning barriers (attention, working memory, cognitive flexibility, self‑monitoring) Develop individualized intervention plans grounded in cognitive rehabilitation principles Teach executive functioning strategies including time management, task initiation, planning, organization, and goal‑directed persistence Provide metacognitive coaching to build self‑awareness and emotional regulation Use therapeutic techniques such as modeling, prompting, scaffolding, and strategy instruction Track progress through measurable goals and session documentation Collaborate with caregivers and school teams to support generalization of skills Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional ethics Support learners emotionally around school stress, confidence, and motivation Integrate compensatory tools such as visual schedules, graphic organizers, and environmental supports Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Educational Therapy , Special Education , Developmental Psychology , School Psychology , Counseling , or a related field Experience working with children and adolescents with ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, or executive functioning challenges Training or familiarity with: Cognitive rehabilitation Executive functioning coaching Behavioral scaffolding Reading/writing/math intervention Social‑emotional learning supports Ability to create a structured, calming, and supportive learning environment Strong skills in rapport‑building , patience , and child‑centered communication Experience collaborating with parents, schools, and multidisciplinary teams Comfort with goal‑driven documentation and progress tracking Commitment to neurodiversity‑affirming practice Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a consistent caseload Ideal Candidate Attributes Warm, attuned, and child‑centered Strong understanding of neurodevelopment Creative problem‑solver who adapts strategies to each learner Emotionally regulated and steady in session Collaborative and comfortable working with families and schools Reflective and metacognitively oriented Values holistic, integrative care Work Environment In‑person sessions at Wonder Tree Developmental Psychology Part‑time or full‑time options Primarily serving children and adolescents Structured, calming, sensory‑aware therapy spaces Monthly staff meetings to build consistency on case management Close collaboration with supervising

Educational Therapist Pay:

$30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person