Special Education Academic Tutor - Foundational Math & Literacy Skills

Tutor Me LA LLC; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-Based Pay Incentives

Voluntary retirement program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Tutor Me LA LLC is seeking passionate teachers for in-home tutoring with students who have special needs in Foster City, CA. The role involves personalized education based on Individual Education Plans (IEP), focusing on foundational literacy and math skills.

The ideal candidate will have a teaching credential, experience with neurodiverse students, and be skilled in functional communication development and emotional support. Flexible scheduling is offered along with performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• Teaching credential required.
• Extensive experience with nonverbal and neurodivergent learners.
• Comfortable using sensory-based learning and hands-on instruction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessment of academic and functional needs.
• Provide individualized instruction in foundational skills.
• Reinforce social-emotional learning skills.

Skills

Special education experience

Experience working with SPED students

Support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Foundation literacy and math skills teaching

Functional communication development

Social-emotional learning (SEL)

Use of visual supports

Patient and calm demeanor

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 Foster City, 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!

About the Role

As a Tutor at Tutor Me Education, you'll 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 Foster City, CA
• Schedule: 20 hours per month; 3 days a week for 1.5 hr
• Rate is between $25 and $35 per hour

Ideal Candidate

• Teaching credential required
• Extensive experience working with SPED students, including nonverbal and neurodivergent learners
• Strong background supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD
• Experience teaching foundational literacy and foundational math skills at the PreK/Kindergarten level
• Skilled in functional communication development, social-emotional learning (SEL), and emotional regulation support
• Comfortable using visual supports, sensory-based learning, simplified language, and hands-on instruction
• Patient, calm, flexible, and highly attuned to nonverbal communication cues
• Able to balance structure with flexibility while maintaining predictable routines
• Experience implementing movement breaks, sensory supports, and positive reinforcement strategies
• Strong understanding of neurodiverse learning profiles and individualized instructional approaches

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial assessment to identify academic, communication, and functional learning needs
• Provide individualized instruction in foundational literacy and foundational math skills
• Support functional communication development through visuals, modeling, prompting, and interactive activities
• Reinforce social-emotional learning skills, including emotional identification, self-regulation, and communication of needs
• Use structured routines, visual schedules, and sensory-aware teaching strategies to support engagement and learning
• Incorporate movement breaks, hands-on activities, and sensory-based learning experiences throughout sessions
• Create a calm, supportive learning environment responsive to emotional and sensory needs
• Use Playdough, music, and interactive activities to increase participation and motivation
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction to align with the student's unique learning profile and developmental goals
• Collaborate with caregivers to support consistency and communication across settings

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.