Special Education Tutor (Grades 1-5, Reading & Math)

Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reliable weekly schedule

No marketing

Make an impact with families

Job summary

The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring (TPAPT) seeks passionate Grade 1-5 SPED certified coaches to join our dedicated team in Menlo Park, CA. You will work one-on-one with students needing reading, math, and executive function support.

As a Contract Educational Specialist, you will assess needs, develop personalized learning plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and educators to promote reading growth using evidence-based strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certification as Reading Specialist, Math Specialist or SPED Teacher.
• Experience with neurodivergent learners and evidence-based practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; rapport building.
• Availability for after-school and weekend sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1 instruction for reading, math and executive function.
• Use assessment tools to identify areas of need for each student.
• Develop and implement personalized learning plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with parents and educators on progress and strategies.
• Create a positive learning environment to motivate progress.

Skills

Neurodivergent populations

Intervention strategies

Communication skills

Rapport building

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree Special Education, or Speech Language Pathology

Certification as Reading/Math SPED

Job description

The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring (TPAPT) is looking for passionate Grade 1-5 SPED certified coaches to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will work one-on-one with students who require reading/math/executive function intervention and support.

Position: Grade 1-5 Educational Specialist

Classification: Contract (1099)

The Role

• Provide individualized instruction using evidence based instruction to support to students diagnosed with one or more of the following: ADD/ADHD, ASD, Executive Dysfunction
• Utilize our assessment tools to identify specific areas of need for each student
• Develop and implement personalized learning plans that address students' unique challenges
• Monitor student progress and make adjustments to instruction as needed
• Collaborate with parents and educators to communicate student progress and strategies for support
• Create a positive and encouraging learning environment that motivates students to achieve their reading goals

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree Special Education, or Speech Language Pathology
• Certification as a Reading Specialist, Math Specialist or SPED Teacher
• Experience working with neurodivergent learning populations
• Strong understanding of intervention strategies and evidence-based practices
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to build rapport and encourage students to enhance their reading skills
• Availability to work flexible hours, including after-school and weekend sessions

Benefits

• $65/hr-$85/hr
• Reliable weekly schedule
• Opportunity to help families realize their educational goals
• No marketing