Special Education Academic Tutor - Foundational Math & Literacy Skills

About the role

We are revolutionizing the way students learn and are seeking passionate teachers and tutors with special education experience to provide 1:1 in-home tutoring in Foster City, CA.

Details

• In-Person Tutoring in Foster City, CA
• Schedule: 20 hours per month; 3 days a week for 1.5 hours
• Rate is between $25 and $35 per hour

Ideal Candidate

• Teaching credential required
• Extensive experience working with SPED students, including nonverbal and neurodivergent learners
• Strong background supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD
• Experience teaching foundational literacy and foundational math skills at the PreK/Kindergarten level
• Skilled in functional communication development, social-emotional learning (SEL), and emotional regulation support
• Comfortable using visual supports, sensory-based learning, simplified language, and hands-on instruction
• Patient, calm, flexible, and highly attuned to nonverbal communication cues
• Able to balance structure with flexibility while maintaining predictable routines
• Experience implementing movement breaks, sensory supports, and positive reinforcement strategies
• Strong understanding of neurodiverse learning profiles and individualized instructional approaches

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial assessment to identify academic, communication, and functional learning needs
• Provide individualized instruction in foundational literacy and foundational math skills
• Support functional communication development through visuals, modeling, prompting, and interactive activities
• Reinforce social-emotional learning skills, including emotional identification, self-regulation, and communication of needs
• Create a calm, supportive learning environment responsive to emotional and sensory needs
• Use Playdough, music, and interactive activities to increase participation and motivation
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction to align with the student’s unique learning profile and developmental goals
• Collaborate with caregivers to support consistency and communication across settings

Why Tutor Me Education?

• Performance-Based Pay Incentives
• Voluntary retirement program
• Referral program
• Flexible schedule
• Help students with special needs reach their full academic potential

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion