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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA

Details:

• In-Person Tutoring in Los Angeles, CA
• Schedule: 25 hours a month, 5 sessions a week for 1 hour
• Pay range is between $25 and $35

Ideal Candidate:

• Fluent in both English and Spanish required
• Active teaching credential highly preferred
• Strong experience in special education and behavior intervention strategies required
• Experience working with nonverbal students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and significant communication needs
• Experience supporting students who use AAC devices for communication
• Experience in self-contained special education or behavior-focused classrooms strongly preferred
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification highly desirable
• Strong background in foundational literacy, including phonemic awareness, blending, segmenting, CVC word decoding, sight words, and letter-sound correspondence
• Experience supporting early writing, handwriting, fine motor development, and pre-writing skills
• Comfortable teaching foundational math, including number recognition, counting, one-to-one correspondence, addition, and subtraction
• Knowledge of visual schedules, reinforcement systems, proactive behavior supports, and de-escalation techniques
• Patient, structured, and confident in supporting students who may exhibit challenging behaviors
• Skilled at using multisensory instruction, visual supports, manipulatives, and hands-on learning activities
• Comfortable incorporating movement and sensory breaks to support engagement and self-regulation
• Able to maintain clear expectations while providing positive, individualized support

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized academic instruction in foundational literacy, writing, and mathematics
• Deliver structured, multisensory reading instruction targeting phonemic awareness, sound blending, word segmentation, CVC decoding, sight words, and letter-sound correspondence
• Use repetition, modeling, visual supports, and tactile activities to reinforce early literacy skills
• Incorporate AAC-supported communication into lessons to encourage requesting, responding, participation, and expression of needs
• Support handwriting and fine motor development through tracing, guided letter formation, copying words, and pre-writing activities
• Incorporate adaptive writing tools, such as pencil grips and slant boards, when appropriate
• Teach foundational math concepts using manipulatives, counting blocks, number lines, visual models, and real-life examples
• Reinforce number recognition, counting, one-to-one correspondence, quantity awareness, and basic addition and subtraction
• Use short, achievable tasks to gradually build attention, academic stamina, and independence
• Implement visual schedules, consistent routines, reinforcement systems, and proactive behavior support strategies
• Apply appropriate de-escalation and redirection techniques when challenging behaviors occur
• Incorporate sensory activities, including water play, kinetic sand, and movement breaks, to support engagement and regulation
• Use preferred activities such as trampoline or swing time as appropriate motivational and regulation tools
• Monitor academic and behavioral progress and adjust instruction based on the student's needs
• Maintain a safe, structured, and encouraging learning environment while supporting the student's IEP and behavior goals

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.