SPED Tutor - Reading Intervention, Behavior Support & Foundational Academics
Tutor Me Education · Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
Pay: USD 25 – 35 a hour
Posted Jul 8, 2026
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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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, CA
Details:
In-Person Tutoring in Long Beach, CA
Schedule: 6 hours a month, 1x a week for 1hr 30mins
Pay rate ranges from $25-$35 per hour
Ideal Candidate:
Active teaching credential highly preferred
Experience working with students with Autism, IEPs, and early elementary learners
Strong background in reading intervention and foundational literacy instruction
Skilled in teaching letter recognition, phonics, decoding, guided reading, and reading comprehension
Experience providing foundational math instruction for students performing below grade level
Familiar with positive behavior intervention strategies, redirection, and classroom behavior management
Comfortable supporting students who require frequent prompting, clear boundaries, and consistent reinforcement
Patient, engaging, and able to maintain a structured yet encouraging learning environment
Experience incorporating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies into academic instruction
Skilled at developing individualized lesson plans aligned with student needs and progress
Able to use hands-on, multisensory instructional strategies to maximize engagement and learning
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individualized instruction in foundational literacy skills, with a primary emphasis on reading development
Teach letter recognition, phonics, decoding, guided reading, vocabulary, and reading independence using explicit, systematic instruction
Reinforce foundational math concepts through engaging, hands-on learning activities
Implement Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to strengthen emotional regulation, self-regulation, and classroom readiness
Utilize positive behavior supports, clear expectations, and consistent redirection to encourage participation and maintain engagement
Establish structured routines and appropriate boundaries while reinforcing positive behaviors and personal space awareness
Adapt instruction using multisensory, interactive teaching methods that align with the student's learning profile
Incorporate the student's interests, including drawing, kinetic sand, slime, iPad activities, and calendars, to increase motivation and participation
Monitor academic and…