Special Education Tutor (Grades 1-5 or 6-8, Reading & Math)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly schedule

Impactful work

Job summary

The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring is seeking passionate Grade 1-5 SPED certified coaches to join our dedicated team in San Jose, CA. You will work one-on-one with students needing reading, math, and executive function support.

This contract (1099) role offers flexible hours, after-school and weekend sessions, and the opportunity to help families reach their educational goals while applying evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or Speech Language Pathology.
• Certification as a Reading Specialist, Math Specialist, or SPED Teacher.
• Experience working with neurodivergent learners.
• Knowledge of intervention strategies and evidence-based practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and support reading development.
• Flexible hours, including after-school and weekend sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction using evidence-based methods to support students with ADD/ADHD, ASD, and executive dysfunction.
• Utilize assessment tools to identify specific areas of need for each student.
• Develop and implement personalized learning plans addressing unique challenges.
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction as needed.
• Collaborate with parents and educators to communicate progress and strategies.
• Create a positive and encouraging learning environment to motivate reading goals.

Skills

Reading interventions

Math interventions

Executive function

Evidence-based practices

Communication skills

Neurodivergent learners

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Speech Language Pathology

SPED Teacher certification

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