Academic Support Tutor (Middle School - ELA, Math & History)

Tutor Me Education • Glendale, CA

15h • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, CA
Details:
In-Person Tutoring in Glendale, CA
Schedule: 10 hours a month, 2 sessions per week for 1.15 hrs
Pay rate ranges from $25-$35 per hour

Requirements

• Experience working with middle school students with IEPs and learning differences
• Strong background in English Language Arts, including reading comprehension and writing development
• Experience supporting writing skills such as sentence formation, organization, and paragraph development
• Solid understanding of Algebra 1 and foundational math concepts
• Ability to teach step-by-step problem-solving using visual aids and manipulatives
• Experience supporting History/social studies through summarization and concept-based learning
• Familiarity with ABA principles and behavior support strategies
• Skilled in managing behaviors such as task avoidance, frustration, and elopement
• Patient, structured, and consistent, with strong classroom management skills
• Comfortable conducting an academic assessment to guide instruction

Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial tutor assessment to determine current academic levels and needs
• Provide targeted instruction in ELA, including reading comprehension, writing structure, and organization of ideas
• Support writing development using graphic organizers, sentence starters, and modeled examples
• Deliver math instruction in Algebra 1 and foundational concepts using step-by-step guidance and visual supports
• Reinforce math skills through repetition, manipulatives, and real-world applications
• Support History learning by helping the student understand key concepts, summarize content, and make connections
• Implement behavior support strategies using ABA-informed practices, including positive reinforcement and clear expectations
• Manage behaviors such as task avoidance, frustration, and elopement with calm, consistent redirection
• Structure sessions with routines, breaks, and choices to maintain engagement
• Build rapport and trust to support consistent participation and motivation
• Create a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment
• Communicate progress with caregivers and adjust strategies as needed

Benefits

• Performance-Based Pay Incentives
• Voluntary retirement program
• Referral program
• Flexible schedule
• Help students with special needs reach their full academic potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed