Credentialed SPED Tutor - Foundational Literacy & Reading

Tutor Me Education; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-Based Pay Incentives

Voluntary retirement program

Referral program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Tutor Me Education in Venice, CA seeks tutors with special education experience to provide 1:1 in-home tutoring. You will work with students with special needs, delivering tailored instruction aligned with IEP goals, building literacy, and supporting daily activities in a home setting.

Ideal candidates have a teaching credential, experience with ASD and literacy development, and a patient, adaptable teaching style.

Qualifications

• Teaching credential required.
• Experience with elementary students with ASD and/or learning differences.
• Strong literacy background including phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, and early reading skills.
• Experience supporting students below grade level in reading and writing.
• Ability to adapt instruction for diverse learning needs using multisensory strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction in foundational literacy, reading, writing, and verbal expression.
• Build phonemic awareness through engaging and multisensory activities.
• Provide explicit phonics instruction and support decoding and word-reading skills.
• Improve reading fluency through guided reading, repeated reading, and targeted practice.
• Support reading comprehension by teaching strategies for understanding, recalling, and discussing text.
• Develop written expression skills, including sentence formation, organization, vocabulary, and communicating ideas in writing.
• Reinforce verbal expression through conversation, questioning, retelling, and structured communication activities.
• Use visual aids, manipulatives, movement, and interactive activities to reinforce learning.
• Provide repetition and frequent comprehension checks to support auditory processing needs.
• Break down instructions and academic tasks into clear, manageable steps.
• Monitor progress and adjust lessons based on the student's response and developing skills.
• Incorporate the student's interests and preferred learning styles to make sessions engaging and motivating.
• Build academic confidence through positive reinforcement, encouragement, and consistent support.
• Collaborate with the student's existing support team and align instruction with current academic goals when appropriate.

Skills

Special education experience

Education

Teaching credential

Job description

At Tutor Me Education, we are revolutionizing the way students learn, and we're seeking passionate teachers and tutors with special education experience to provide 1:1 in-home tutoring in Venice, CA! If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs and helping them achieve academic success, we want to hear from you.

We are currently hiring for multiple positions across all cities in Venice, CA!

About the Role:

As an Tutor at Tutor Me Education, youâll provide personalized, one-on-one tutoring to students with special needs in their homes. You will be responsible for helping students with daily activities, offering moral support, and delivering tailored instruction based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Details:

• In-Person Tutoring in Venice, CA
• Schedule: 10 hours per month; 2 days a week for 1.25 hours
• Rate is between $25 and $35 per hour

Ideal Candidate:

• Teaching credential required
• Experience working with elementary students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or learning differences
• Strong background in foundational literacy, including phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, and early reading skills
• Experience supporting students performing below grade level in reading and writing
• Strong understanding of reading fluency, reading comprehension, and written expression
• Familiarity with auditory processing difficulties and strategies for supporting students who have difficulty processing and retaining verbal information
• Skilled in using multisensory, visual, hands-on, and interactive teaching strategies
• Patient, encouraging, and adaptable teaching style
• Able to break down academic concepts into small, manageable steps and provide repetition as needed
• Strong ability to build rapport and keep students motivated and actively engaged
• Comfortable supporting verbal expression and communication through structured discussion and interactive activities
• Able to adjust instruction based on the student's learning pace, strengths, and individual needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized instruction in foundational literacy, reading, writing, and verbal expression
• Build phonemic awareness through engaging and multisensory activities
• Provide explicit phonics instruction and support decoding and word-reading skills
• Improve reading fluency through guided reading, repeated reading, and targeted practice
• Support reading comprehension by teaching strategies for understanding, recalling, and discussing text
• Develop written expression skills, including sentence formation, organization, vocabulary, and communicating ideas in writing
• Reinforce verbal expression through conversation, questioning, retelling, and structured communication activities
• Use visual aids, manipulatives, movement, and interactive activities to reinforce learning
• Provide repetition and frequent comprehension checks to support auditory processing needs
• Break down instructions and academic tasks into clear, manageable steps
• Monitor progress and adjust lessons based on the student's response and developing skills
• Incorporate the student's interests and preferred learning styles to make sessions engaging and motivating
• Build academic confidence through positive reinforcement, encouragement, and consistent support
• Collaborate with the student's existing support team and align instruction with current academic goals when appropriate

Why Tutor Me Education?

At Tutor Me Education, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing, supportive environment where students can thrive. We pride ourselves on offering meaningful tutoring opportunities that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whether you're looking for consistent hours or just want to make a difference, we have a place for you.

Benefits:

• Performance-Based Pay Incentives
• Voluntary retirement program
• Referral program
• Flexible schedule
• Help students with special needs reach their full academic potential

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Tutor Me Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. Diversity drives innovation, and we believe it is essential for success.