Middle School SPED Tutor - ELA, Math, Science

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 Compton, 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 Compton, CA

Details:

In-Person Tutoring in Compton, CA

Schedule: 25 hours a month; 5 sessions a week for 1 hour

Rate ranges from $25-$35 per hour

Ideal Candidate:

Experience working with students with Autism and IEPs in both general education and special education settings

Strong understanding of middle school ELA, math, science, and social studies content

Skilled in teaching reading comprehension, written expression, and foundational math concepts

Able to provide structured, step-by-step instruction with visual supports and scaffolding

Experience supporting executive functioning skills, including organization, task initiation, attention, and assignment completion

Patient, consistent, and able to build trust with students who may be reluctant learners

Comfortable breaking down complex concepts into manageable, easy-to-understand steps

Creative and engaging teaching style that can incorporate student interests into lessons

Strong behavior-support and redirection skills to maintain focus and participation

Able to adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs while maintaining high expectations

Experience using graphic organizers, visual aids, guided notes, and multisensory teaching strategies

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individualized academic support across ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies

Teach reading comprehension strategies, including identifying main ideas, supporting details, sequencing, inferencing, and answering text-based questions

Support vocabulary development through explicit instruction, repetition, visuals, and real-world connections

Guide writing development using sentence frames, graphic organizers, modeling, and structured paragraph writing techniques

Reinforce grammar, punctuation, organization, and transition skills to improve written communication

Provide support in pre-algebra and algebra readiness, including fractions, ratios, integer operations, and equation solving

Utilize visual models, guided practice, and step-by-step problem-solving strategies to strengthen math understanding

Simplify and support science and social studies content through visual aids, guided discussions, note-taking strategies, and comprehension checks

Reinforce executive functioning skills such as organization, attention, planning, task completion, and self-monitoring

Incorporate structured routines, predictable expectations, and positive reinforcement to support engagement and learning

Use the student's interests, including Nintendo, VR gaming, online games, and basketball, to increase motivation and participation

Monitor progress, adjust instructional strategies as needed, and maintain consistent communication regarding student growth

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.