Special Education Academic Tutor - Foundational Math & Literacy Skills

Tutor Me Education; 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 Education is hiring Tutors in Foster City, CA, focusing on providing personalized 1:1 support to students with special needs, including those with Autism and ADHD. Responsibilities include evaluating student needs and delivering customized instruction. Ideal candidates should possess a teaching credential and extensive experience with neurodiverse learners. The position offers flexible scheduling and performance-based pay incentives, allowing educators to make a significant impact on student growth.

Qualifications

• Teaching credential required.
• Extensive experience working with special needs students.
• Comfortable using visual supports and sensory-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial assessment to identify learning needs.
• Provide individualized instruction in literacy and math.
• Support functional communication development and SEL.

Skills

Teaching credential

Experience with SPED students

Foundational literacy and math skills

Support for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Patient and flexible

Functional communication development

Job description

We are currently hiring for multiple 1:1 in-home tutoring positions for students with special needs in Foster City, CA.

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 and 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.