Special Education Tutor - AAC Communication & Academic Support

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 Morgan Hill, 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!

• In-Person Tutoring in Morgan Hill, CA
• Schedule: 25 hours a month, 5x a week for 1hr 15mins
• Pay range is between $25 and $35

• An active teaching credential is highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with Down syndrome, autism, and diverse learning needs.
• Strong background in early literacy, foundational math, and individualized instruction.
• Experience supporting nonverbal or minimally verbal students is highly preferred.
• Comfortable incorporating AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices into instruction and daily communication.
• Patient, energetic, bubbly, and interactive, with the ability to build rapport and maintain engagement.
• Skilled in using visual supports, structured routines, positive reinforcement, and flexible teaching strategies.

• →Build foundational literacy skills, including early reading readiness, letter and sound recognition, and basic comprehension.
• →Develop foundational math skills, including number recognition, counting, and basic math concepts.
• →Incorporate the student's AAC device into lessons to support communication and participation.
• →Reinforce communication skills and strategies aligned with the student's speech therapy goals.
• →Create engaging, interactive lessons that incorporate music and the student's interests, such as Mickey Mouse and Chuck E. Cheese.
• →Use visual supports, clear transitions, structured activities, and positive reinforcement to encourage participation.
• →Build trust and rapport while maintaining a safe, supportive, and encouraging learning environment.
• →Complete an initial assessment to identify the student's current academic levels and guide individualized instruction.
• →Monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies based on the student's needs.