SPED Tutor - Academic & Behavior Support

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 Glendale, CA

Details

• In-Person Tutoring in Glendale, CA
• Schedule: 10 hours a month, 2 sessions per week for 1.15hrs
• Pay range is between $25 and $35

Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting students with special education needs and individualized learning goals.
• Experience working with students who experience behavioral challenges, including difficulty with emotional regulation, attention, and task engagement.
• Skilled in proactive behavior management, positive reinforcement, clear expectations, and structured routines.
• Able to provide individualized instruction in English Language Arts, Algebra, and History.
• Experienced in using visual supports, graphic organizers, sentence starters, guided practice, and step-by-step instruction.
• Patient, calm, and adaptable, with the ability to build rapport and encourage participation through a positive, supportive approach.
• Experience supporting students receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic support in English Language Arts, Math, and History based on the student's learning needs and IEP goals.
• Support reading comprehension through guided reading, breaking passages into manageable sections, and using visual supports and comprehension checks.
• Strengthen writing skills, including organizing ideas, forming complete sentences, developing paragraphs, and expressing thoughts clearly.
• Use graphic organizers, sentence starters, writing models, and guided practice to improve written expression.
• Provide step-by-step instruction in Algebra, using visual examples, repeated practice, and real-life applications to reinforce understanding.
• Reinforce History concepts through structured explanations, guided reading, and comprehension activities.
• Implement proactive behavior management strategies, positive reinforcement, and consistent routines to support attention and participation.
• Provide appropriate breaks, choices between activities, and calm redirection when the student becomes frustrated or disengaged.
• Follow established safety and behavior support procedures when the student attempts to leave the learning area or displays frustration-related behaviors.
• Monitor academic progress and adjust instructional strategies to support learning, engagement, and independence.
• Maintain communication with the family regarding progress, effective strategies, and areas requiring additional support.

Additional information

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