Tutor Me Education·Illinois
Provide individualized virtual mental health counseling and behavioral support to students to help them overcome academic and emotional barriers. Collaborate with families and school districts to track progress and ensure regulatory compliance with IEP and 504 goals.
Tutor Me Education is reshaping how students learn, and we're looking for licensed, compassionate Virtual Mental Health Counselors to provide 1:1 and small group emotional, behavioral, and academic support to students across the country.
If you are passionate about helping youth navigate academic anxiety, build emotional resilience, develop coping mechanisms, and overcome barriers to learning—all while enjoying the flexibility to build a schedule around your life—we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do: Deliver engaging, individualized virtual counseling and support tailored to each student's mental health goals, IEP social-emotional objectives, and unique psychological profile.
Create structured intervention strategies and wellness plans that address school-related anxiety, executive dysfunction, depression, behavioral challenges, or social-emotional learning (SEL) milestones.
Adapt support in real time based on student crisis levels, engagement, and emotional regulation, providing a safe, empathetic, and confidential virtual space.
Track student progress and communicate effectively with families, school psychologists, and school district partners to ensure wraparound care and regulatory compliance.
Why tutors love working with us: Fully remote — tutor from home on your own computer You set your schedule — choose your availability and update it anytime You set your hourly rate — and negotiate per job based on the scope of work Steady opportunities — with hundreds of new students signing up daily, we match jobs to your email based on the subjects and student populations you're best suited for Note: Many of our assignments operate in Pacific Time, so availability during PT hours is a plus.
About Tutor Me Education We're a tutoring and test-preparation platform connecting qualified educators with families and school districts nationwide.
Our tutors choose the jobs that fit their expertise and schedule, and our growing partnerships with school districts mean a steady pipeline of meaningful work.
Valid state licensure/certification (e.g., LMHC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or certified School Counselor). Experience working with children, adolescents, or young adults in a school, clinical, or tele-health setting. Deep understanding of IEPs, 504 plans, and how mental health impacts academic performance. Ability to design and deliver lesson plans aligned to student goals and accommodations Strong virtual instruction skills — comfort with video conferencing, digital whiteboards, and keeping students engaged online Ability to pass a background check Reliable computer, internet, webcam, and quiet workspace Preferred (not required): Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus Flexible schedule — work when you want 100% remote Set your own hourly rate Consistent flow of students matched to your expertise Opportunity to make a real difference for students who need it most
Market context
In Illinois, virtual mental health counselor roles are often competitive because schools and youth-serving organizations need licensed professionals who can support students remotely and use digital counseling tools effectively. Candidates with experience in clinical or school settings, plus a valid license such as LMHC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or School Counselor certification, are typically strongest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure and virtual platform experience before applying.
English / Spanish Tutor - Literacy, Math & Homework Support
Spanish Bilingual Academic Tutor - Foundational Literacy & Math
SPED Academic Tutor - Math, Writing & Foundational Skills
