SPED Tutor - Orton-Gillingham & Dyslexia Support

Tutor Me Education 1; San Pedro (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-Based Pay Incentives

Voluntary retirement program

Referral program

Flexible schedule

Help students with special needs reach

Job summary

Tutor Me Education seeks passionate tutors with special education experience to provide 1:1 in-home tutoring in San Pedro, CA. You will support students with IEP goals, deliver tailored literacy and math instruction, and use structured, non-technology-based methods.

The role emphasizes hands-on, multisensory teaching, consistent routines, and positive reinforcement. Active teaching credentials and OG experience are preferred for elementary students with dyslexia and ADHD.

Qualifications

• Active teaching credential required.
• Experience with Orton-Gillingham approach is required.
• Experience working with students who have dyslexia is required.
• Experience supporting elementary students with Autism and ADHD.
• Strong foundation in literacy, including phonics, blending and decoding.
• Ability to provide structured handwriting and written expression support.
• Comfortable teaching foundational math concepts and using positive reinforcement.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic instruction aligned with the student’s needs.
• Use Orton-Gillingham based strategies for multisensory literacy instruction.
• Support phonics, blending, decoding and foundational reading skills.
• Build reading comprehension through explicit instruction and guided practice.
• Provide handwriting instruction and support written expression skills.
• Teach foundational math concepts: number recognition, counting, addition and subtraction.
• Break tasks into smaller steps to improve understanding and completion.
• Use hands-on materials and visual supports to reinforce learning.
• Avoid technology during sessions to minimize distractions.
• Implement clear expectations, consistent routines and redirection.
• Use token boards and positive reinforcement to encourage participation.
• Support the student through non-preferred tasks with calm, structured guidance.
• Incorporate student interests into lessons and rewards.
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction as needed.
• Collaborate with support team to reinforce strategies across settings.

Skills

Special education experience

1:1 in-home tutoring

Orton-Gillingham approach

Dyslexia support

Autism and ADHD support

Foundational literacy

Hands-on instruction

Non-technology instruction

Education

Active teaching credential required

Orton-Gillingham approach experience

Dyslexia experience

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 San Pedro, 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!

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).

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

Details:

• In-Person Tutoring in San Pedro, CA
• Schedule: 8 Hours per month, 2 sessions a week for 1 hr
• Pay range is between $25 and $35

Ideal Candidate:

• Active teaching credential required
• Experience with the Orton-Gillingham approach required
• Experience working with students with dyslexia required
• Experience supporting elementary students with Autism and ADHD
• Strong background in foundational literacy, including phonics, blending, letter recognition, decoding, and reading comprehension
• Experience providing structured handwriting and written expression support
• Comfortable teaching foundational math skills such as number recognition, counting, addition, and subtraction
• Experience implementing positive behavior support and reinforcement strategies
• Familiarity with ABA principles and behavior intervention strategies preferred
• Patient, kind, and encouraging while maintaining clear expectations and consistent boundaries
• Skilled at breaking academic tasks into small, manageable steps
• Comfortable providing frequent redirection and maintaining structured routines
• Able to use token boards, rewards, praise, and other positive reinforcement strategies
• Creative and engaging, with the ability to make non-preferred academic activities motivating
• Comfortable providing hands-on, visual, and non-technology-based instruction
• Able to maintain consistency in session structure and scheduling

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized academic instruction aligned with the student's current learning needs
• Use Orton-Gillingham-based strategies to provide structured, multisensory literacy instruction
• Support phonics, letter recognition, blending, decoding, and foundational reading skills
• Build reading comprehension through explicit instruction, guided practice, and appropriately leveled materials
• Provide handwriting instruction and support written expression skills
• Teach foundational math concepts including number recognition, counting, addition, and subtraction
• Break academic tasks into smaller, manageable steps to improve understanding and task completion
• Use hands-on materials, visual supports, manipulatives, and interactive activities to reinforce learning
• Avoid technology during sessions, as it is highly distracting for Max
• Implement clear expectations, consistent routines, and frequent redirection
• Use token boards, positive reinforcement, praise, and motivating rewards to encourage participation
• Support Max through non-preferred tasks while maintaining a calm, structured, and encouraging approach
• Incorporate his interests in Sonic, Minions, Christmas music, movies, decorations, strawberries, bearded dragons, lizards, and nature into lessons and reward systems
• Monitor academic and behavioral progress and adjust instruction as needed
• Maintain consistency in session structure and expectations to support Max's comfort and success
• Collaborate with the student's support team when appropriate to reinforce consistent strategies across settings

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.