HOURLY SPECIAL EDUCATION TUTOR

Position Type:
ELEMENTARY TEACHER/K-5 GRADE TEACHER

Date Posted:
12/4/2025

Location:
Teaching & Learning
POSITION SUMMARY

The Hourly Special Education Tutor offers individualized, evidence-based instruction and therapeutic services to eligible private school students under equitable services outlined in an Individual Service Plan (ISP). This role includes the requirement to deliver specialized services virtually using appropriate technology platforms. The Provider is responsible for implementing service plan activities, adapting instructional or therapeutic methodologies for the remote environment, monitoring and managing student progress, communicating effectively with all stakeholders, and collaborating on overall program planning and reporting. This role is crucial for delivering specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities in a virtual setting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Valid T4 or higher Georgia Professional Teaching Certificate in Special Education required

WORK EXPEREINCE:

• 2 year of teaching experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Deliver one-on-one specialized instruction to students with disabilities remotely, utilizing appropriate virtual meeting platforms. Services must adhere to the goals and objectives of the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Skillfully adapt instructional strategies, curriculum, or therapeutic techniques for effective digital delivery to address the unique needs and ISP/IEP objectives of each student in a virtual environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency with virtual instruction tools (e.g., screen sharing, interactive whiteboards, digital manipulatives) to maintain student engagement and facilitate learning and therapy.
• Utilize current, evidence-based teaching methods, tools, and resources, including digital resources, to enhance learning and therapeutic outcomes.
• Conduct ongoing, systematic assessments and data collection to monitor student progress, including the use of remote assessment tools, and evaluate the effectiveness of virtual interventions.
• Participate in ISP or IEP meetings virtually as requested or required to discuss student progress, plan future services, or contribute expert insight.
• Compile and provide comprehensive evaluation and assessment data related to student progress and service outcomes to Private School/Proportionate Share officials in a timely manner.
• Provide clear, professional feedback regarding virtual service outcomes to parents/guardians and private school officials, often communicating through digital channels.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of all virtual tutoring/therapy sessions, student attendance, service delivery logs, and progress reports in accordance with organizational policy and state regulations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong foundational knowledge of special education curriculum, instructional design, and/or discipline-specific therapeutic practices relevant to the target student population.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing differentiated instruction, designing evidence-based interventions, and adapting services to meet the diverse and specific needs of students with disabilities.
• Proven proficiency in leveraging technology for virtual instruction, teletherapy, assessment, and professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Extensive experience working with students with disabilities, including the effective implementation and documentation of goals and objectives outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
• Excellent verbal, written, and digital communication skills necessary for effective collaboration with private school officials, parents/guardians, and other team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining accurate, confidential student records and documentation (including service logs and progress data).

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Will require travel to multiple sites.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

COMPENSATION

Salary Grade: $40.00 per hour
Salary Range: Salary Schedules - Atlanta Public Schools
Work Days: 29 hours per week