Special Education Tutor

TPAPT; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; 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 with experience in Math or ELA intervention for grades 8–12. Roles involve EF-based learning, study skills coaching, and sensitive intervention planning.

Positions are contracted (1099) with a flexible schedule and 3–12 hours per week. Coursework and assessments guide dynamic study plans in diverse environments including centers, homes, and neutral locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred.
• SPED certification preferred.
• 3+ years as a teacher or interventionist.
• Experience with EF-based learning, study skills or ASD.
• Experience with Math or ELA intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide Math or Literacy tutoring and education coaching.
• Use assessments to create dynamic study plans for neurodivergent students.
• Tutoring sessions at learning center, client home, or library.
• Sessions generally last 60 minutes.
• Assessments provided; supplemental curricula may be used with resources.
• Maintain 3–12 hours per week and flexible scheduling.

Skills

EF-based learning

Study skills

SPED experience

Math tutoring

ELA tutoring

Intervention planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

SPED certification

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