Reading Specialist & Special Education Tutor (Autism Experience Required)

Reading Specialist & Special Education Tutor (Autism Experience Required) Thrive Education Partners - 5.0 Naperville, IL Job Details Part-time $45 - $75 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders English language arts tutoring Working with individuals with autism Working with tutored students One-on-one student support Working with students Instructional adaptability Teaching students with autism spectrum disorder Adaptability Teaching reading in special education Full Job Description Company Overview Thrive Education Partners is a dynamic education company dedicated to connecting exceptional educators with students and families through personalized academic support. Since 2018, we have been committed to fostering student growth and confidence across a wide range of learning profiles, including neurodiverse learners and gifted students. Help a bright, motivated homeschooled student build reading, literacy, and comprehension skills in a supportive one-on-one setting. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced educator with a strong background in reading instruction and special education, particularly working with students with autism. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference through individualized, evidence-based teaching.

Location:

Naperville, IL (In-Person)

Compensation:

$45-$75 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule:

1 hour per week to start About the Student The student is continuing to develop reading, literacy, and comprehension skills in a successful one-on-one learning environment. Primary Focus Areas Reading instruction Literacy development Reading comprehension Phonics and structured literacy Building fluency and confidence Required Qualifications Reading Specialist, Reading Interventionist, or significant literacy intervention experience Special Education teaching experience Direct experience teaching students with autism Strong understanding of evidence-based reading instruction Ability to adapt instruction to individual student needs Preferred Qualifications Experience with multisensory instructional approaches Familiarity with structured literacy methodologies Experience with individualized instruction What We're Looking For We are looking for an educator who can adapt instruction based on the student's learning profile and build a positive, engaging learning relationship.

The ideal candidate is:

Warm and patient Engaging and flexible Skilled at building student confidence Able to balance structure with responsiveness

Pay:

$45.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person