ASL Special Education Tutor - Deaf & Autism Support (Fontana)

At Tutor Me Education, we are revolutionizing the way students learn, and we're seeking passionate teachers and tutors with special education experience to provide 1:1 in-home tutoring in Fontana, CA! If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs and helping them achieve academic success, we want to hear from you!

About the Role: As an Tutor at Tutor Me Education, you’ll provide personalized, one-on-one tutoring to students with special needs in their homes. You will be responsible for helping students with daily activities, offering moral support, and delivering tailored instruction based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

We are currently hiring for multiple positions across all cities in Fontana, CA

Details:

• In-Person Tutoring in Fontana, CA
• Schedule: 24 hours a month; 4 times a week for 1.5 hour sessions
• Pay ranges from $25-$35 per hour

Ideal Candidate:

• Teaching credential required
• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) with the ability to support emerging sign language users
• Extensive experience working with students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Skilled in language development, alternative communication methods, and expressive communication instruction
• Experience implementing behavior support strategies and working within ABA-informed environments
• Comfortable providing hand-over-hand prompting and scaffolded communication support when appropriate
• Strong understanding of visual learning strategies and communication development for nonverbal learners
• Patient, calm, structured, and consistent in managing high-energy behaviors
• Able to create engaging, individualized lessons using visual supports, picture-based materials, and hands-on activities
• Strong collaboration and progress-monitoring skills to support communication growth over time

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized ASL instruction focused on developing expressive and receptive communication skills
• Support language acquisition through structured, visual, and interactive teaching methods
• Use picture-based materials, visual schedules, books, and hands-on activities to reinforce vocabulary and communication concepts
• Implement consistent communication strategies that promote functional language development and independence
• Utilize prompting hierarchies, modeling, and guided practice to strengthen signing skills
• Apply behavior management and ABA-informed strategies to support engagement and participation
• Create a safe, predictable, and supportive learning environment that encourages communication attempts
• Adapt instruction to meet the student's developmental and communication needs
• Monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies based on responsiveness and growth
• Build rapport while maintaining clear structure, routines, and expectations during sessions

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.

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.