Learning Strategist

**Become a Brightside Coach**

**Position Overview**
- Manage a caseload of students and their families by developing and implementing intervention plans in the areas of academics, executive functions and routines
- Develop and implement strategies to support student empowerment, executive function development, and self-advocacy skills
- Communicate with the student’s support team as needed

**Requirements**:

- Holds a Bachelor degree in education or a related field
- Is a seasoned professional with 8+ years of experience working with diverse learners in a formal setting
- Must possess strong executive function skills, have a meticulous eye for detail, and be skilled in self-management and independent problem-solving
- Is a passionate and motivated self-starter invested in helping and inspiring others by going above and beyond to ensure they feel _heard_, _understood_, _included_ and _cared about_
- Has the ability to build meaningful and impactful relationships with students, caregivers and other professionals through in-person and virtual meetings, as well as documentation of coaching sessions and follow-up support/correspondence.
- Possesses knowledge of ADHD and executive skills deficits, and how they impact school performance in students at different developmental levels
- Has a working understanding of special education and IEP services, including typical practices regarding teaching methods, homework, grading systems and grade-level expectations
- Has an excellent ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technology
- Has excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken), working knowledge of French
- Must be available to meet with between 3-10 students per week

**Compensation**: Coaches join our team as independent contractors and are compensated at a rate of $40.00 per coaching client. Coaches meet with clients on a weekly basis for 45 minute sessions, maintain session notes, and provide follow up support and check-ins in between sessions.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 - 10 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Why are you interested in this position?
- We work with students from Mon-Fri between 3:30-8:30 pm and Sat-Sun between 10am-4pm. What is your availability between now and June 15?

Work Location: In person