Part Time In-Home Reading Tutor (Special Education Experience Required) – Sayville, NY
About The Position
A loving family in Sayville, NY is seeking an experienced, high-energy 1:1 Special Education Reading Tutor for their fun, smart, and active 3rd-grade boy. He has autism, OCD, and is partially verbal with evolving speech. The ideal candidate will use engaging, specialized techniques for partially verbal readers while integrating his passion for movement and mechanical concepts to encourage both literacy and overall communication. The family environment is active and engaging, valuing creative, hands-on learning and supporting interdisciplinary care by coordinating with the child's speech, occupational therapy, and ABA therapy teams.
Requirements
- Special Education credentials or certifications.
- Extensive experience working with young children with autism and non-verbal/partially verbal communication needs.
- Ability to design interactive, movement-friendly lessons tailored to high-energy learners.
- Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Background or familiarity with OT-aligned educational techniques and multi-sensory reading programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated 1:1 reading and math tutoring tailored to a 3rd-grade level.
- Utilize specialized literacy strategies suited for non-verbal or partially verbal learners with autism.
- Integrate movement and fine-motor/art-based activities to keep sessions fun, engaging, and supportive of OT goals.
- Incorporate the child's personal interests (trains, cars, mechanics, skateboarding, scooter, sports) into learning materials.
- Facilitate speech and functional communication development throughout literacy instruction.
Benefits
- Compensation: $35–$40 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
