Special Education Tutor

TPAPT; Atherton (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring (TPAPT) seeks Educational Therapists or SPED certified teachers for Math or ELA interventions for grades 8–12.

Positions are contract-based with 3–12 hours weekly, offering 60-minute sessions at centers, client homes, or libraries. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred. Experience >3 years and SPED/EF familiarity are valued. Compensation ranges $55–$75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred.
• SPED certification preferred.
• Experience with EF-based learning and neurodivergent students.
• 3+ years of teaching or intervention experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide math or literacy tutoring with patient coaching.
• Create dynamic study plans based on assessments for neurodivergent students.
• Sessions occur at the learning center, client home, or neutral locations such as libraries.
• Each tutoring session lasts about 60 minutes.
• Use provided assessments and supplemental curricula as needed.
• Avail 3–12 hours per week; flexible schedule.

Skills

Math tutoring

ELA tutoring

SPED

EF learning

Study skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring (TPAPT) is seeking Educational Therapists or SPED certified teachers who have experience with either Math or ELA intervention. Candidates should be versed in EF, study skill development, and either Math or ELA subjects for assignments with student in Grades 8-12.

Level: Experienced

Location: US ET and PT

Position: Special Education Tutor

Classification: Contract (1099)

The Position:

• Provide thoughtful and patient education coaching combined with Math or Literacy tutoring
• Use our assessments to create dynamic study plans for students classified as “neurodivergent.”
• Tutoring sessions take place at our learning center, at the client’s home, or at a neutral location such as a library
• Tutoring sessions generally last 60 minutes
• Assessments are provided but your supplemental curricula may also be used in concert with our resources
• 3-12 hours per week of availability
• An earned Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred)
• Knowledge of and demonstrable experience with EF based learning, SPED, or ASD. SPED certification preferred
• Subject matter and lesson planning expertise
• Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and >3 years of experience as a teacher or interventionist
• $55 - $75/hr commensurate
• Flexible schedule