Adult Special Education Tutor (Sacramento Area)

Tutor Me Education • Sacramento, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a patient, structured, and compassionate tutor to work 1:1 with an adult student with autism. This role focuses on building foundational academic skills, functional learning, and real-world independence. The ideal candidate has experience working with neurodivergent adults and can provide clear, structured instruction tailored to individual learning needs. This is a highly impactful role supporting both academic growth and independent living skills.

Requirements

• Must be able to commute to Sacramento, CA
• Experience working with students with special needs and accommodations is highly preferred
• Must be enrolled in College or have completed an AA, BA or higher.
• Ability to make learning fun, interactive, and student-focused
• Ability to pass an in-person background check (if required)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with autistic or neurodivergent adults preferred
• Experience with functional life-skills instruction is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction in reading, writing, and math
• Support reading fluency, comprehension, and retention strategies
• Teach functional and applied math (time, money, real-world problem solving)
• Develop foundational literacy and writing skills when needed
• Support DMV written test preparation
• Build functional academic and life skills for independence
• Incorporate Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) into instruction
• Help apply learning to real-life tasks (recipes, workplace expectations, daily living)
• Use structured, repetitive, and step-by-step teaching methods
• Track progress and reinforce learning consistently

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree