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.

Adult Special Education Tutor (Sacramento Area)