SPED Tutor - Early Literacy & Math

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 La Mirada, 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 La Mirada, CA

Details:

• In-Person Tutoring in La Mirada, CA
• Schedule: 15 hours per month, Once a week for 2 hours
• Pay range is between $25 and $35

Ideal Candidate:

An active teaching credential is required.

Strong special education experience supporting students with significant academic delays and individualized learning needs.

Experience working with students who require intensive academic instruction, behavioral support, and assistance with self-regulation.

Skilled in early literacy instruction, including letter recognition, letter-sound correspondence, phonics, and phonemic awareness.

Able to teach foundational math using concrete manipulatives, visual models, and repeated practice.

Experienced in implementing structured routines, token boards, reward systems, and positive behavior support strategies.

Patient, adaptable, and engaging, with the ability to provide frequent prompting, redirection, and clear expectations.

Comfortable incorporating sensory supports, movement breaks, and hands-on activities to maintain engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized, highly structured academic instruction across all subject areas based on the student's current skill levels.
• Focus on pre-reading and early literacy skills, including letter recognition, letter sounds, phonics, and phonemic awareness.
• Introduce and reinforce early elementary math concepts, including simple addition with support, using visual models and hands-on manipulatives.
• Break lessons into manageable steps and provide repeated practice to strengthen understanding and retention.
• Support attention, transitions, task initiation, and task completion through clear expectations, consistent routines, and frequent prompting.
• Implement a consistent token board and reward system to encourage engagement, participation, and positive behaviors.
• Incorporate sensory supports such as movement breaks, sensory toys, playdough, and interactive learning materials.
• Adapt lessons to the student's interests and curiosity by introducing varied, hands-on activities and new learning experiences.
• Monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies based on the student's academic, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Maintain communication with the family regarding progress, effective strategies, and ongoing learning 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.