Adult Special Education Tutor (Sacramento Area)

We are seeking a patient, structured, and compassionate tutor to work 1:1 with an adult student with autism. This role focuses on building foundational academic skills, functional learning, and real-world independence.

The ideal candidate has experience working with neurodivergent adults and can provide clear, structured instruction tailored to individual learning needs.

This is a highly impactful role supporting both academic growth and independent living skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction in reading, writing, and math
• Support reading fluency, comprehension, and retention strategies
• Teach functional and applied math (time, money, real-world problem solving)
• Develop foundational literacy and writing skills when needed
• Support DMV written test preparation
• Build functional academic and life skills for independence
• Incorporate Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) into instruction
• Help apply learning to real-life tasks (recipes, workplace expectations, daily living)
• Use structured, repetitive, and step-by-step teaching methods
• Track progress and reinforce learning consistently
  
  

Student Overview

The student is an adult learner with autism who benefits from structured, patient instruction and consistent reinforcement.

Key Learning Needs Include

• Reading comprehension and information retention
• Functional academic and life skills development
• Applied math for everyday situations
• Literacy and writing development (foundational as needed)
• Independent living and employment readiness skills
• DMV test preparation support
• Social awareness and communication skills
  
  

The student is motivated to learn and responds well to real-world applications, structured routines, and interest-based learning.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with autistic or neurodivergent adults preferred
• Strong ability to teach foundational literacy and math skills
• Comfortable using structured, repetitive instructional strategies
• Patient, reliable, and consistent teaching approach
• Ability to break down concepts into simple, clear steps
• Experience with functional life-skills instruction is a plus
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  
  

Schedule

• Flexible scheduling
• Part-time hours
• In-person sessions preferred (Sacramento area)
  
  

Compensation

$25–$35 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

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.

Who We’re Looking For

• Must be able to commute to Sacramento, CA
• Experience working with students with special needs and accommodations is highly preferred
• Must be enrolled in College or have completed an AA, BA or higher.
• Ability to make learning fun, interactive, and student-focused
• Ability to pass an in-person background check (if required)
  
  

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.