Academic and Executive Function Coach

Academic Coaching Associates; Florida; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Coaching Associates helps neurodivergent students in college, high school, and middle school reach their academic potential. We work one-on-one with students remotely via Zoom or Google Meet.

We are seeking a qualified coach who holds a Master’s degree or higher in teaching, special education, or psychology, with 2–3 years of relevant experience. Evening and weekend availability, strong communication, and comfort with online platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, Canvas, and Google Classroom

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in teaching, special education, or psychology.
• 2–3 years of experience with ADHD/ASD/executive function weaknesses in middle/high school or college students.
• Evening and weekend availability and reliable scheduling.
• Comfort with online coaching platforms (Zoom/Meet/Skype) and school platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one coaching remotely via Zoom or Google Meet.
• Support study strategies, test-taking skills, organization, and time management.
• Assist with goal setting, long-term planning, and self-advocacy.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Punctual and reliable

Creative problem solving

Active listening

Patient and empathetic

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Master's degree or higher in teaching, special education, or psychology

Tools

Zoom

Google Meet

Skype

Canvas

Blackboard

Moodle

Google Classroom

Schoology

Job description

Academic Coaching Associates, LLC helps neurodivergent students in college, high school, and middle school reach their academic potential. We work one-on-one with students remotely via Zoom or Google Meet.

Requirements

• Holds a Master's Degree or higher in teaching, special education, or psychology.
• Has at least 2-3 years of experience working with middle school, high school, and/or college students with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and/or students with Executive Functioning weaknesses.

The ideal candidate

• Is able to motivate students to reach their academic goals.
• Is highly organized.
• Is responsible and punctual.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is a creative problem solver.
• Enjoys working with students.
• Is patient and a good listener.
• Is available during evenings and possibly weekends.
• Has a computer with webcam capabilities.
• Is familiar with coaching online using platforms such a Zoom, Google Meets, and/or Skype.
• Is familiar with school platforms like Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Google Classroom, Schoology, etc.

Some of the areas we work on are

• Study Strategies
• Test-taking skills and managing test anxiety
• Organization and time management
• Goal setting and long-term project planning
• Strengthening executive functions
• Self-advocacy and motivation

*Those who have not completed a Master's Degree and do not have the required experience will not be considered.