Spanish Special Needs Tutor - Literacy & Math (Elementary)

Tutor Me Education • Long Beach, CA

9h • 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 students with special needs in Long Beach, CA. Tutors will be responsible for helping students with daily activities, offering moral support, and delivering tailored instruction based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The company is dedicated to providing a nurturing, supportive environment where students can thrive and aims to offer meaningful tutoring opportunities that make a lasting impact in the communities they serve.

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
• Experience working with students with autism and IEPs
• Background supporting students performing below grade level (around 2nd grade)
• Strong understanding of foundational literacy, including reading fluency, comprehension, and basic writing
• Experience teaching foundational math skills and core math concepts (number sense, basic operations)
• Ability to support language and communication development alongside academics
• Familiarity with behavior support strategies, including positive reinforcement and structured routines
• Patient, calm, and consistent, with the ability to manage mild frustration and transitions
• Comfortable conducting an academic assessment to guide instruction

Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial tutor assessment to identify skill gaps and guide individualized instruction
• Provide targeted instruction in foundational literacy, including reading fluency, comprehension, and basic writing skills
• Deliver math instruction focused on number sense, foundational operations, and core math concepts
• Support language and communication development through structured conversation and academic tasks
• Break down lessons into manageable steps using visuals, repetition, and guided practice
• Implement structured sessions with clear routines, expectations, and smooth transitions
• Use positive reinforcement and proactive strategies to support engagement and reduce frustration
• Incorporate student interests (e.g., drawing, YouTube, Roblox) to increase motivation (while respecting boundaries around preferred items like Legos)
• Provide consistent redirection and support during challenging or non-preferred tasks
• Maintain a calm, supportive, and engaging learning environment
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction based on student needs
• Communicate regularly with caregivers regarding progress and strategies

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees