Special Education Tutor - Reading, Communication & Math

Tutor Me Education

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Los Angeles, California, US on site Until 10/5/2026 First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

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!

About the Role: 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

Details:

  • In-Person Tutoring in Los Angeles, CA
  • Schedule: 25 hours, 3 sessions a week for 2hrs
  • Pay range is between $25 and $35

Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience supporting students with learning differences or special education needs
  • Strong background in reading intervention, language development, and foundational academic instruction
  • Skilled at teaching reading fluency, reading comprehension, and vocabulary development
  • Experience supporting executive functioning skills, including organization, planning, and task completion
  • Patient, encouraging, and able to adapt instruction to a student's individual learning level
  • Comfortable teaching foundational math concepts as needed
  • Strong communication and rapport-building skills
  • Able to break down concepts into manageable, step-by-step instruction
  • Creative and engaging teaching style that maintains motivation and participation
  • Experience developing individualized lesson plans and monitoring student progress

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide individualized instruction in reading fluency, reading comprehension, and language development
  • Strengthen communication skills through structured discussions, vocabulary building, and comprehension activities
  • Support executive functioning skills, including organization, planning, time management, and task completion
  • Reinforce foundational math concepts based on the student's instructional level and academic needs
  • Differentiate instruction to match the student's current academic performance (approximately 2nd–3rd grade level)
  • Use engaging, multi-sensory, and interactive teaching strategies to increase participation and confidence
  • Build foundational academic skills while promoting independence and self-advocacy
  • Incorporate social-emotional learning strategies that support emotional regulation, communication, and positive learning behaviors
  • Monitor progress and adjust lessons to meet the student's evolving needs
  • Maintain a structured, supportive, and encouraging learning environment

Why Tutor Me Education? At Tutor Me Education, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing, supportive environment where students can thrive. We pride ourselves on offering meaningful tutoring opportunities that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whether you're looking for consistent hours or just want to make a difference, we have a place for you.

Benefits:

  • Performance-Based Pay Incentives
  • Voluntary retirement program
  • Referral program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Help students with special needs reach their full academic potential

Equal Opportunity Employer: Tutor Me Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. Diversity drives innovation, and we believe it is essential for success.

About this role

Summary

Provide individualized tutoring in reading, math, and communication for students with special needs.

Job title

Special Education Tutor - Reading, Communication & Math

Experience level

none

Industry

education

Location requirements

In-person in Los Angeles, CA; remote not allowed.

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

special education experiencereading interventionreading fluencyreading comprehensionvocabulary developmentexecutive functioning supportmath instructionadapt instructionprogress monitoring

Preferred skills

differentiated instructionsocial-emotional learningengaging teaching stylelesson planningmotivation techniques

Specializations

special educationreading interventionlanguage developmentmath conceptsexecutive functioning
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

On-site City