Job Description

Evoke is a modern learning and wellness centre that uses the most current research-informed and individualized interventions and practices to support neurodiverse students striving to achieve their full academic potential and enhance their social-emotional well-being. Our tutors, strategists, and coaches are dedicated to creating a student-centred support model using holistic approaches informed by current cognitive science. We understand that everyone's learning journey is unique, and we consider the student to be the expert in their own life. The Evoke network is a community that puts students first.

Evoke's Philosophy

At Evoke, we embrace neurodiversity--the view that brain differences are normal--and that variations in brain structure make us human. We specialize in working with students who have learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, giftedness and the comorbidities that often accompany them.

At Evoke, we don't believe in laziness; we believe there are barriers to learning and situations that hold people back, and that it is our job to understand their needs, determine those barriers, and help students address them. Our clients come to us to facilitate change, and our goal is to help them move forward. We do this by providing them with the resources, tools, strategies, interventions, accommodations, and external scaffolding they need to become independent learners. We believe in the science of learning, and that it takes time and requires effort and practice. Evoke believes in implementing individualized intervention and support to students.

At Evoke, we deeply understand that many of our students arrive with diminished motivation, skepticism, frustration, and defensiveness. They have often faced barriers in and out of the classroom, resulting in a lack of success and appropriate interventions tailored to their needs. This has frequently led to heightened anxiety and negatively affected their self-esteem.

At Evoke, we replace judgement with curiosity, empathy, and understanding. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and supportive environment where every student can overcome these challenges, rediscover their potential, and achieve lasting success.

Position Summary

Evoke is seeking a dedicated and compassionate communicative disorders assistant or paraprofessional who is passionate about supporting neurodiverse learners.

As a reading remediation tutor, you will provide one-to-one reading intervention sessions, remotely, to students in grade 1 through to 12. This role requires a strong understanding of the science of reading.

Reading remediation tutors provide targeted, explicit, systematic instruction aligned with the science of reading to improve literacy outcomes for students. Using Evoke Learning's reading remediation curriculum, reading remediation tutors are responsible for preparing for and implementing student lesson plans, and assessing and monitoring student progress to ensure intervention is strategic and measured.

This is a part-time independent contractor position, and the candidate must be available during Evoke's reading remediation program hours,

for a minimum of 10 hours per week, at the same time each day

. These hours (Eastern Standard Time), include:

o During the school year (September 1 to June 30)

Monday to Friday

7:30am - 8:35am and 3:30pm to 7:45pm

o During the summer months (July 1 to August 31)

Monday to Friday

7:00am - 8:35am and 5:00pm to 7:45pm

Please note that we require a 5-minute gap between clients that are booked back-to-back, which can impact the end times of a shift. For example, if you opt to choose your availability as 5:30 - 8:00 pm, the full shift and required availability would be 5:30 - 8:25 pm.

Only a very limited number of students are available for reading remediation during daytime hours, apart from the summer months. Evoke's reading program runs all calendar year long.

This is a remote position, and all service are delivered one-to-one, virtually. Evoke does not offer group programming.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience Flexible scheduling 100% remote work Casual work attire

Requirements:

As a reading remediation tutor, you will:

Provide reading intervention to students, virtually, one-to-one, from Grade 1 to 12, five days a week for 30 minutes per student, using interactive online tools and Evoke's research-informed reading remediation program curriculum. Maintain clinical notes and set SMART goals. Work directly with struggling readers. Provide students with immediate feedback. Monitor, evaluate, and communicate student progress to Evoke and student families. Ensure student achievement. Conduct regular progress assessments, used by Evoke Learning. Communicate directly with families and Evoke Learning, in support of the student's goals and progress.

Skills and Qualifications:

Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in education, linguistics, psychology, education psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, communication sciences and disorders, speech-language-hearing sciences or a related field. Candidates must possess a post graduate certificate as a communicative disorders assistant, speech-language pathology assistant, or a communicative disorders technician. A postgraduate (masters) degree in speech-language pathology, communication sciences and disorders, linguistics, occupational therapy or a related field is an asset. A deep understanding of the mechanics of language (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics). Experience and interest in working with neurodiverse learners. Understand and support neurodiversity affirming practices. Knowledge of research-informed reading intervention based on the science of reading. Experience that provides demonstrated excellence in tutoring, teaching, mentoring, counselling, delivering programming and/or curriculum to children and/or youth, including neurodiverse learners. Exceptional individual initiative, patience, good judgement, creativity, and theory of mind. Experience and a significant comfort level working online. Tech savvy - hardware computer skills, productivity software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), presentation software (Google Slide), Web applications (Google Docs, Google Drive), basic software skills. Familiar and comfort level with teleconference platforms; Google Hangouts and Zoom, and using online tools (interactive whiteboard, electronic letter tiles) to deliver programming. The proven ability to understand and effectively use techniques to engage and motivate students, such as learners with ADHD, learning disabilities, and ASD, online. Excellent communication, judgement, and organization skills. Excellent English language speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Important Information:

As independent contractors, reading remediation tutors set, choose and manage their own hours (within reading program hours) and client schedule. Reading remediation tutors are responsible for providing their own tools and equipment (i.e., laptop, mobile device, internet, cost of teleconference subscriptions - i.e., Zoom). Evoke does not provide in home services to their clients due to the learning needs of the students we work with. As such, tutors must be equipped to work exclusively virtually, including having reliable internet. Successful candidates will need to complete a thorough background check (including vulnerable screening), reading skills test, and submit references. This is a one-year contractual agreement. Consistent, ongoing support is necessary for our students. Reading remediation tutors are required to honour the term of the one-year commitment.

Only candidates who are available to commit to a one-year agreement will be considered for the role.

Reading remediation tutors are required to participate in an initial paid organization and program/curriculum orientation.

PLEASE NOTE:

While we appreciate all candidates interest in this role, only those who meet the position requirements as outlined will be contacted for next steps in the process.

Job Type:

Part-time - Independent Contract

Compensation

: $33.00-$36.00/hour

Hours:

10-22 hours per week (part-time), flexible

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $33.00-$36.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

Application question(s):

Are you available to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week, 5 days a week. These hours (Eastern Standard Time), include: During the school year (September 1 to June 30) - Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 8:35am and 3:30pm to 7:45pm During the summer months (July 1 to August 31) - Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 8:35am and 5:00pm to 7:45pm Are you available during the day for a short period of time on weekends (Saturday/Sunday)? Are you available to commit to a one-year contract? Do you have a post graduate certificate as a communicative disorders assistant, a speech-language pathology assistant, or a communicative disorders technician?
Work Location: Remote