Bilingual Arabic Special Education Tutor (Foundational Literacy & Math)

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 South San Francisco, CA!
• Schedule: 20 hours per month; 4-5 sessions per week for 1 hour
• Rate is between $25 and $35 per hour

Ideal Candidate

• Valid teaching credential required (Special Education strongly preferred)
• Bilingual in English and Arabic (preferred)
• Experience working with students with intellectual and learning disabilities
• Experience supporting nonverbal or minimally verbal students using alternative communication methods
• Strong background in foundational literacy instruction, including phonemic awareness, phonics, and sight words
• Experience teaching early math skills such as number recognition, counting, and basic operations
• Knowledge of fine motor development and early writing instruction (tracing, letter formation)
• Skilled in using multisensory, visual, and highly structured teaching strategies
• Patient, consistent, and able to provide repetitive instruction with clear modeling
• Able to adapt instruction significantly to meet early developmental learning levels

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction in foundational literacy, including letter recognition, phonemic awareness, phonics, and early decoding
• Support development of early writing skills through tracing, guided practice, and fine motor activities
• Deliver math instruction focused on early numeracy skills, including counting, number recognition, and simple operations
• Use visual supports, gestures, repetition, and step-by-step modeling to support understanding
• Incorporate alternative communication methods (e.g., Google Translate, visuals) to support comprehension and expression
• Implement highly structured, predictable sessions with consistent routines
• Adapt grade-level material to an accessible, foundational level
• Incorporate multisensory activities to reinforce learning and retention
• Use student interests (e.g., computer games, pets) to increase engagement and motivation
• Provide a calm, supportive, and patient learning environment
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction based on student responsiveness
• Communicate regularly with caregivers regarding progress and strategies

Why 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

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.