Special Education Tutor - Foundational Literacy & Math
- Location
- San Gabriel, California, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Part-time
About the job
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 Gabriel, 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 Gabriel, CA
Details:
- In-Person Tutoring in San Gabriel, CA
- Schedule: 25 hours a month, 2 sessions a week for 1.15 hours
- Pay rate ranges from $25-$35 per hour
Ideal Candidate:
- Active teaching credential required (Special Education credential strongly preferred)
- Reading Specialist experience required, preferably supporting students with dyslexia
- Extensive experience working with students with Autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities
- Strong knowledge of structured literacy instruction, including phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, and sight-word development
- Experience teaching foundational math skills and early numeracy concepts
- Familiar with multisensory, evidence-based reading interventions (e.g., Orton-Gillingham or similar structured literacy approaches)
- Skilled at creating engaging, hands-on lessons that reinforce learning through repetition and review
- Patient, calm, and experienced in supporting students who require behavioral redirection and close supervision
- Comfortable building rapport with students who are shy or have limited verbal communication
- Strong lesson-planning, progress-monitoring, and differentiation skills
- Tutor Assessment Required
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, sight words, reading fluency, and reading comprehension
- Deliver structured literacy intervention designed to strengthen foundational reading skills and address characteristics of dyslexia
- Support foundational math skills, including number sense, basic operations, and early problem-solving concepts
- Reinforce handwriting, written expression, and foundational literacy development through structured practice
- Create multisensory, hands-on lessons using engaging activities such as manipulatives, arts and crafts, and tactile learning materials
- Incorporate frequent review and repetition to improve retention and build long-term mastery of skills
- Implement structured routines, proactive engagement strategies, and consistent behavioral supports to maintain safety and participation
- Build a trusting, supportive relationship that encourages communication, confidence, and academic growth
- Integrate the student's interests, including trains, soccer, basketball, and hands-on activities, to increase motivation and engagement
- Monitor progress through ongoing assessment and adjust instruction to meet the student's evolving academic and behavioral needs
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.
From Tutor Me Education's careers page (Workable), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 16 Sept 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job