Special Education Teacher (DHH/VI) - Deaf-Blind Intervener Specialist
Tutor Me Education
Location
Los Angeles, California
Salary
$45 - $95 / HOUR
Quick overview
This specialist will serve as the primary connection for a student with dual sensory loss, providing one-on-one support using tactile communication to bridge the curriculum and environment. Responsibilities include delivering Specialized Academic Instruction tailored to IEP goals and facilitating access and advocacy through tactile methods.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential covering Visual Impairments, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, or Extensive Support Needs. Required experience includes proven proficiency with tactile communication methodologies like Tactile Sign and Hand-under-Hand, alongside a compassionate mindset for supporting social-emotional challenges.
Job description
Location
- Los
- Angeles,
- CA
- Position
- Type:
- Full-Time /
- Contract
- Pay
- Range: $45–$95/hr depending on credentials Why This Role? Are you a credentialed Special Education professional looking to make a profound, one-on-one impact? We are seeking a dedicated specialist to support a student navigating a recent transition to dual sensory loss. This is not a standard classroom role; you will be the student’s primary connection to the world, providing both Deaf-Blind Intervener support and Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI). The Impact You’ll Make As a Dual-Role Specialist, you will act as the student's "eyes and ears," utilizing tactile communication to bridge the gap between the curriculum and the student’s environment.
- Access &
- Advocacy: Use tactile sign language and hand-over-hand methodologies to facilitate expressive and receptive communication.
- Instructional
- Leadership: Deliver SAI tailored to the student’s IEP goals, ensuring no "dead time" in their educational development.
- Environmental
- Mapping: Help the student navigate and "map" their surroundings to foster independence and autonomy.
- Collaborative
- Success: Work directly with the District’s Due Process department to fulfill compensatory education requirements.
- What
- We’re
- Looking
- For
- Education: A valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Visual Impairments, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, or Extensive Support Needs).
Experience
Proven experience with tactile communication methodologies (Tactile Sign, Hand-under-Hand).
Mindset
A compassionate, patient professional who understands the social-emotional challenges of dual sensory loss.
Communication
- Strong ability to document progress for compensatory education reporting.
- Perks of
- Joining
- Tutor
- Me
- Education
- Premium
- Compensation: We offer top-tier rates for highly specialized roles.
- Direct
- Impact: 1-on-1 focus without the administrative burden of a full classroom.
- Consistent
- Support: Work with a National Director who understands the nuances of ADR and Due Process cases.
- 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.