What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Grade ESE Teacher position at Grade Potential Tutoring?
About us
Grade Potential is a leading provider of personalized, in-person tutoring services nationwide. Our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential through tailored, one-on-one educational support. We handle the logistics—from student matching to payment processing—so you can focus on what matters most: helping students succeed.
With flexible in-person tutoring opportunities, subject variety, and a dedicated support team, we ensure tutors have the tools they need to thrive. If you're passionate about education and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
About the student
- 1st grade student
- Family is asking for a credentialed teacher with experience working with special education students.
- The student is in 1st grade and has autism. He is non-verbal.
- He is a good student, but is struggling with communication and would benefit from a tutor with ASL experience. He is in very small classroom setting with lots of one on one and would like to have a tutor present to walk him through his class material and to assist him in understanding.
- The goal is for the student to have a better experience at school.
- Family wants 3 hour sessions 3 times a week, from 9am-12pm, Tuesday through Thursday.
- Family is seeking a tutor who can meet at the student's school in Rougemont.
Qualifications
- Ideal candidates have prior experience working with elementary students.
- Ideal candidates will have prior experience tutoring or teaching special education students.
- Ideal candidates will be a credentialed teacher with special education experience.
- Willing to travel within your preferred local radius to meet the student (typically 5-10 miles)
- Due to insurance requirements, applicants must not be a minor.
Student Availability
TUE-THUR: 9:00am-12:00pm
Pay & Benefits
- $35.00-$40.00 per hour
- Flexible schedule - choose sessions that fit your availability
- Professional independence - use your own materials and teaching methods
- Easy-to-use platform available for logging sessions and invoicing
- Due to insurance requirements applicants must not be a minor.
If you are interested in working with this student please complete a tutor profile through our company application @
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $ $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Tutoring will take place at the student's school during school hours. Are you available for 3 hour sessions 3 times a week, from 9am-12pm, Tuesday through Thursday?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- tutoring/teaching: 2 years (Required)
- classroom teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Special education: 1 year (Required)
- working with students with autism: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Rougemont, NC Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19,200 - $24,000
