Special Education Tutor for Young Adult - Autism & AAC Skills

Tutor Me Education • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $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 Los Angeles, 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! 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 Los Angeles, CA.

Requirements

• Experience working with adolescents or young adults with Autism, including use of AAC devices.
• Strong background in Special Education, ABA, RBT, SLP, or SPED teaching credentials.
• Skilled in teaching executive functioning, functional academics, literacy, math, and life skills.
• Patient, structured, and able to manage challenging behaviors with positive strategies.
• Knowledgeable in multi-modal instruction using visual, auditory, and tactile supports.
• Passionate about helping students achieve academic, communication, and independence goals.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or certification in Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology, ABA, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support in language, communication, reading, writing, and math, including math word problems.
• Teach functional academics and independent living skills, such as money handling and task completion.
• Support executive functioning skills, including organization, planning, attention, and cognitive flexibility.
• Use the AAC device proactively to encourage communication and support understanding; incorporate gestures or sign language as appropriate.
• Implement structured, multi-modal teaching strategies with visual aids, charts, and step-by-step instruction.
• Apply behavioral strategies to address occasional emotional outbursts, wandering, and overstimulation, including preferential seating and minimizing background noise.
• Provide consistent reinforcement, positive feedback, and structured routines to support learning and engagement.
• Collaborate with caregivers to align instruction with the student’s goals and maintain progress updates.
• Encourage independent engagement with academic and communication tasks while providing appropriate prompting and support.

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