SPED Tutor - Academic Intervention

Tutor Me Education LLC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance pay

Retirement plan

Referral program

Flexible schedule

Help students reach potential

Job summary

Tutor Me Education is seeking tutors with special education experience to provide 1:1 in-home tutoring in Glendale, CA. Candidates should support students with IEP goals, adapt instruction to individual needs, and build confidence through structured, multisensory methods.

Role focuses on foundational math, reading, and writing instruction, with a flexible schedule and a commitment to creating a supportive learning environment for students with significant academic gaps.

Qualifications

• Teaching credential required.
• Experience with upper-elementary or middle-school students with gaps.
• Experience supporting ADHD, memory challenges, or learning differences.
• Strong math foundation: number sense, operations, fluency.
• Strong reading instruction: fluency, comprehension, vocab.
• Experience writing: grammar, organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic instruction based on student needs.
• Teach math concepts: number sense, basic operations, fluency.
• Use visual aids and manipulatives to strengthen math concepts.
• Prioritize conceptual understanding with repeated practice.
• Support reading fluency through leveled texts and practice.
• Develop reading comprehension and vocabulary with explicit instruction.
• Provide writing instruction: sentence structure, grammar, organization.
• Support executive functioning: initiation, organization, memory.

Skills

Special ed experience

In-home tutoring

IEP familiarity

Reading instruction

Education

Teaching credential

Job description

At Tutor Me Education, we are revolutionizing the way students learn, and we're seeking passionate teachers and tutors with special education experience to provide 1:1 in-home tutoring in Glendale, CA! If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs and helping them achieve academic success, we want to hear from you.

We are currently hiring for multiple positions across all cities in Glendale, CA

About the Role

As an Tutor at Tutor Me Education, you’ll provide personalized, one-on-one tutoring to students with special needs in their homes. You 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 Glendale, CA
• Schedule: 10 hours per month, 2x a week for 1.25 hours
• Pay range is between $25 and $35

Ideal Candidate

• Teaching credential required
• Experience working with upper-elementary or middle-school students with significant academic gaps
• Experience supporting students with ADHD, short-term memory challenges, and/or learning differences
• Strong background in foundational math, including number sense, basic operations, math fluency, and conceptual understanding
• Strong reading instruction skills, including reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and leveled reading
• Experience supporting writing, including grammar, language conventions, sentence construction, organization, and written expression
• Skilled at providing explicit, systematic, and repetitive instruction
• Familiar with multisensory teaching strategies and visual supports such as number lines, charts, and manipulatives
• Strong understanding of executive functioning skills, including organization, task initiation, working memory, routines, and independent learning
• Patient, encouraging, and able to provide consistent reinforcement without creating unnecessary pressure
• Comfortable adjusting the pace of instruction based on the student's learning needs
• Able to break down complex concepts into manageable steps and provide repeated opportunities for practice
• Strong ability to build confidence and motivate students who may become anxious or frustrated with challenging academic tasks

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic instruction based on the student's current instructional levels and learning needs
• Teach foundational math concepts including number sense, basic operations, computation, and math fluency
• Use visual supports, manipulatives, number lines, hundreds charts, and other hands-on tools to strengthen mathematical understanding
• Prioritize conceptual understanding over memorization and provide repeated opportunities for meaningful practice
• Support reading fluency through appropriately leveled texts and structured reading practice
• Develop reading comprehension and vocabulary through explicit instruction, guided reading, questioning, and discussion
• Provide writing instruction focused on sentence construction, grammar, language conventions, organization, and written expression
• Teach strategies for organizing ideas and completing written assignments independently
• Support executive functioning skills including task initiation, organization, working memory, following routines, and task completion
• Use repetition, visual cues, structured routines, and multisensory strategies to reinforce retention
• Provide frequent comprehension checks and opportunities to review previously learned material
• Avoid unnecessary time pressure and create a learning environment focused on mastery, confidence, and steady progress
• Incorporate the student's interests, including baseball, trains, transportation, recycling and garbage trucks, Nintendo Switch games, and music, to increase engagement
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction to reinforce skills and address ongoing academic needs
• Maintain a consistent, patient, and encouraging learning environment that promotes confidence and independence

Why Tutor Me Education?

At Tutor Me Education, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing, supportive environment where students can thrive. We pride ourselves on offering meaningful tutoring opportunities that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whether you're looking for consistent hours or just want to make a difference, we have a place for you.

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.