SPED Tutor - Reading Intervention, Behavior Support & Foundational Academics

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 **Long Beach, 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 **Long Beach, CA** **Details:** - **In-Person Tutoring in Long Beach, CA** - **Schedule: 6 hours a month, 1x a week for 1hr 30mins** - **Pay rate ranges from $25-$35 per hour** **Ideal Candidate:** - Active teaching credential highly preferred - Experience working with students with Autism, IEPs, and early elementary learners - Strong background in reading intervention and foundational literacy instruction - Skilled in teaching letter recognition, phonics, decoding, guided reading, and reading comprehension - Experience providing foundational math instruction for students performing below grade level - Familiar with positive behavior intervention strategies, redirection, and classroom behavior management - Comfortable supporting students who require frequent prompting, clear boundaries, and consistent reinforcement - Patient, engaging, and able to maintain a structured yet encouraging learning environment - Experience incorporating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies into academic instruction - Skilled at developing individualized lesson plans aligned with student needs and progress - Able to use hands-on, multisensory instructional strategies to maximize engagement and learning **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide individualized instruction in foundational literacy skills, with a primary emphasis on reading development - Teach letter recognition, phonics, decoding, guided reading, vocabulary, and reading independence using explicit, systematic instruction - Reinforce foundational math concepts through engaging, hands-on learning activities - Implement Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to strengthen emotional regulation, self-regulation, and classroom readiness - Utilize positive behavior supports, clear expectations, and consistent redirection to encourage participation and maintain engagement - Establish structured routines and appropriate boundaries while reinforcing positive behaviors and personal space awareness - Adapt instruction using multisensory, interactive teaching methods that align with the student's learning profile - Incorporate the student's interests, including drawing, kinetic sand, slime, iPad activities, and calendars, to increase motivation and participation - Monitor academic and behavioral progress and adjust instruction to meet evolving needs - Collaborate with the family to provide consistent support and reinforce learning strategies between sessions - Create a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment that promotes confidence, independence, and long-term academic growth **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, c…