Part Time Special Education Tutor (Autism Experience Preferred) New York, NY

Part Time Special Education Tutor (Autism Experience Preferred) – New York, NY

A family in New York, NY 10028 is seeking an encouraging, patient part-time tutor to provide one-on-one special education homework support for their 8-year-old child in second grade. The ideal candidate will help build confidence and comprehension in Math and ELA, pacing instruction to support the child’s language delay and unique learning style.

Schedule:

• Monday and Tuesday


• 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (5 hours per week)


• Start Date: As soon as possible

Family Specifications:

• One-on-one, in-home learning environment


• Child is an 8-year-old second grader with high-functioning autism and a language delay who receives related services during the school day


• Family values an educator with a soft-spoken, warm, and positive approach

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized 1:1 homework tutoring focused on second-grade Math and ELA comprehension


• Adapt teaching methods, pacing, and visual/verbal prompts to accommodate language delays


• Reinforce learning strategies that complement the child's school-day curriculum and related services support


• Foster a supportive, engaging atmosphere that builds academic confidence and comprehension


• Communicate with the family regarding session progress, challenges, and milestones

Requirements:

• Proven professional experience tutoring, teaching, or providing academic intervention to elementary school students


• Direct experience supporting children on the autism spectrum and students with language delays


• Strong instructional knowledge of early elementary Math and ELA concepts

Preferred:

• Background as a Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) or certified special education teacher

Compensation:

• $135-150 per hour

All candidates will be subject to a background check. This position requires proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. The family is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief introduction highlighting your relevant experience.

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