SPED Tutor - Bay Area / NorCal at Tutor Me Education in San Jose, CA

About the Role

At Tutor Me Education, we connect passionate educators with neurodivergent students for high-impact, 1:1 in-home tutoring. As an In-Home Special Education Tutor, you'll deliver personalized academic instruction, socio-emotional support, and patient behavioral guidance aligned to each student's learning style and IEP goals — right in their home.

This is a flexible, part-time W-2 employee role. Start with one student (~2–10 hrs/week) and take on additional students whenever you'd like to grow your hours and income.

What You'll Do

• Lead engaging 1:1 sessions tailored to students with diverse learning needs
• Implement creative lesson plans aligned to each student's IEP goals (full resources and support from our team)
• Adapt academic materials to each student's unique learning profile
• Track progress after each session and keep open, empathetic communication with parents and guardians
• Foster a safe, inclusive environment that builds confidence and resilience

Pay

$40–$65 per hour, determined by experience, credentials, specialization, and student match needs. The higher end of this range is typically reserved for tutors holding active teaching credentials, extensive experience, specialized expertise, higher-need cases, or bilingual (Spanish/English) capabilities.

Ready to make a difference? Apply in a few minutes and we'll match you with a student near you.

Tutor Me Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate all neurotypes.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Requirements

• AA, BA, or higher (Special Education, Psychology, or Education preferred)

• Hands-on experience supporting students with special needs or learning differences (e.g., ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia) — currently enrolled college students with this experience are encouraged to apply
• Able to commit to a student for the full school year. Consistency is central to a student's IEP progress, so we're looking for tutors who can build a lasting relationship rather than a short-term fill-in.
• Empathy, patience, and a student-first approach
• Reliable Transportation: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation for travel to client homes.
• Background Check: Satisfactory completion of a background check and Live Scan clearance following a conditional offer of employment, in accordance with state and local law.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a strong plus — premium rates available for bilingual matches

Benefits

• Ultimate Schedule Flexibility: Easily fit tutoring around your main job, college classes, or personal life. Choose from before/after-school hours or weekends.

• Performance Incentives: Earn extra rewards on top of your hourly rate through our Performance Bonus Incentives program.
• Expense Reimbursements: Receive mileage reimbursement for eligible travel between student sessions and a technology stipend for work-related device usage, in accordance with company policy.
• Invest in Your Future: Access to the CalSavers Retirement Plan and a rewarding Referral Program (work with your friends!).
• Meaningful Impact: Work 1:1 in a dedicated, focused environment where you can truly help a student with special needs reach their full potential.