The posting
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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA
Details:
- In-Person Tutoring in San Jose, CA
- Schedule: 25 hours a month; 5x per week for 1.25 hours
- Rate is from $25-35 per hour
Ideal Candidate:
- Fluent in both English and Spanish (required)
- Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and learning disabilities
- Strong understanding of reading comprehension, writing development, and language-based learning challenges
- Experience supporting essay writing, organization, grammar, and written expression
- Skilled in teaching math word problem strategies and comprehension-based problem solving
- Comfortable incorporating second language acquisition (Spanish) into academic instruction
- Patient, calm, and encouraging, with strong relationship-building skills
- Able to recognize frustration cues and provide supportive breaks and redirection
- Creative and flexible in using student interests to increase engagement and motivation
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized support in reading fluency, comprehension, and written expression
- Help strengthen writing skills, including grammar, organization, sentence structure, and essay development
- Support language and communication development through structured conversation and expressive language activities
- Teach strategies for solving math word problems using step-by-step instruction and comprehension supports
- Incorporate Spanish language learning naturally throughout sessions to support second language acquisition goals
- Use the student’s interests (e.g., religion, history, art, VR, YouTube, storytelling, and sports) to increase motivation and participation
- Recognize signs of frustration and implement calm, supportive strategies including breaks and pacing adjustments
- Build a strong, trusting relationship to support confidence and long-term engagement
- Maintain a structured but flexible learning environment tailored to the student’s emotional and academic needs
- Monitor progress and adjust instructional approaches as needed
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.
