Academic Support Specialist

6 days ago

Tampa, Florida, United States Speak Outside the Box Full time

Now Hiring: Academic Support Specialist for Whole Child Hybrid Program (Contract Position) – South Tampa

Join a highly reputable Speech and Occupational Therapy practice in South Tampa that has found a need for a hybrid program within our community that tailors to the needs of our clients and families. Speak Outside the Box is launching an innovative hybrid program tailored to neurodiverse learners. This unique opportunity allows you to deliver personalized education in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Position: Academic Support Specialist (Independent Contractor)

Location: South Tampa, FL (Hillsborough County)

Compensation: $30–$40/hour (based on qualifications & desire for growth within the space)

Schedule:

  • Mon/Wed/Fri: 7.5 hours/day (includes 1.5 hours of planning, 6 hours of direct instruction)
  • Tues/Thurs: 7.5 hours/day of direct instruction
  • Start Date: We are flexible, but have a goal of launching this program January 2026. The ideal candidate would have availability to join us as a support to our social programs beginning as early as November 2025, as well as complete observations and collaboration meetings with our team.

About the Program:

Our homeschool program is designed for children with varying diagnoses, including Autism, ADHD, and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance). Each child receives a customized educational plan designed by their therapy team that integrates:

  • Academic instruction delivered in-home by the Academic Support Specialist
  • Individual speech and occupational therapy
  • Social group therapy at our South Tampa clinic
  • Holistic support based on each child's individual needs, including both family and therapist collaboration meetings

The program will launch with 2–3 students, growing to a maximum of 6 per teacher.

Academic Support Specialist Responsibilities:

  • Choose and deliver curriculum that will be provided in students' homes following individualized plans
  • Maintain accurate attendance records and documentation in compliance with all state and county requirements
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with Florida and Hillsborough County teacher licensure
  • Communicate regularly with families and therapy providers
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support each child's academic and developmental progress

Contract Requirements:

  • Florida Certified Teacher (K–6 or ESE certification highly preferred)
  • Must maintain active licensure with the State of Florida and Hillsborough County
  • Prior experience with neurodiverse learners strongly preferred
  • Comfortable with home-based instruction and adaptable to family dynamics
  • Organized, collaborative, and self-motivated
  • Experience with homeschool and/or hybrid home programs

Unpaid Professional Expectations:

  • 1 monthly supervision meeting
  • 2 hours/month of collaboration with therapy team
  • 1 hour/month family meeting per child

What We Offer:

  • Collaborative, child-centered approach
  • A flexible and enriching alternative to the traditional classroom
  • Opportunity to shape and grow an innovative homeschool-therapy model
  • Support from highly experienced speech and occupational therapists
  • Competitive hourly pay with potential for growth and added program responsibilities
  • The opportunity to join a team of women dedicated to growth both personally and professionally

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $ $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Work Location: In person

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