Special Education Instruction Tutor

In-Home Tutor

The In-Home Tutor provides direct instruction in the subject(s) for which he or she is certified to teach. The tutor must have current NYS Special Education Teacher Certification, with a strong literacy background. They should have a broad background of professional training and experience to adapt instruction to each student's needs. The tutor should be able to adjust to a variety of home situations and be knowledgeable of cultural uniqueness.

The tutor guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, maintains close contact with the student's teachers, counselor, or the program coordinator to receive and implement appropriate educational programs, and uses assignments and materials provided by the classroom teacher. They maintain accurate records of hours of instruction provided for each assigned student and file such information with the designated school representative.

The tutor submits the student's completed work to the designated school representative prior to the end of the grading period and maintains written documentation of work completed with the homebound records, or in cases where online instruction is used, provides a written record. They document any instructional time that is interrupted because of the child not being available for the instruction period.

The tutor teaches lesson plans as outlined by the classroom teacher, meets and instructs homebound students in the locations and at the times designated, plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, creates an instructional environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students, maintains a professional appearance as an example for students, and demonstrates knowledge and incorporates technology into lessons, as required.