High School SPED Tutor - Reading Comprehension, Math & Life Skills

Tutor Me Education • San Rafael, CA

5h • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Tutor Me Education is seeking passionate teachers and tutors with special education experience to provide personalized, one-on-one in-home tutoring to high school students with special needs in San Rafael, CA. The role involves helping students with daily activities, offering moral support, and delivering tailored instruction based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to help them achieve academic success. Tutor Me Education is committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs and is currently hiring for multiple positions across San Rafael, CA.

Requirements

• Valid teaching credential required
• Experience working with high school students with intellectual disabilities and speech/language impairments
• Strong background in teaching foundational literacy and math at the early elementary level
• Experience supporting functional academic skills and life-skills-based learning
• Knowledge of reading fluency, comprehension, and early writing development
• Experience teaching basic math concepts, including counting, number sense, and introductory operations
• Skilled in supporting executive functioning (organization, routines, task completion)
• Familiarity with IEP-based instruction and collaboration with ABA and speech services
• Patient, engaging, and able to build rapport with friendly, social students
• Comfortable conducting an academic assessment to guide instruction

Nice To Haves

• Special Education teaching credential

Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial assessment to determine current academic levels and functional skill needs
• Provide individualized instruction in foundational literacy, including reading fluency, comprehension, and early writing skills
• Support writing development, including personal information, sentence formation, and organization
• Deliver math instruction focused on foundational skills such as counting, number sense, and basic operations
• Introduce and support simple math word problem strategies using visuals and step-by-step guidance
• Teach and reinforce functional academic skills for daily life and increased independence
• Support executive functioning skills, including routines, organization, and task completion
• Implement structured sessions with consistent routines and scheduled breaks
• Incorporate student interests (e.g., soccer, music, dancing, cards, cars) to increase engagement and motivation
• Maintain a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment
• Collaborate with caregivers by providing updates and adjusting 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees