How to hire an autism tutor

How to hire an autism tutor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step autism tutor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an autism tutor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new autism tutor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an autism tutor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an autism tutor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an autism tutor that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of autism tutor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Autism Tutor	Description	Hourly rate
   Autism Tutor		$6-18
   Behavior Technician	The job of a behavioral technician is to offer mental health services to patients who struggle with behavior-related problems. Behavior technicians uphold the highest standard of quality of care... Show more	$13-23
   Reading Tutor	Typically working with children, a reading tutor facilitates activities that enhance students' reading and comprehension skills. They may provide tutoring sessions in a one-on-one or group setting, depending on their place of employment... Show more	$10-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Autism
   • ABA
   • Applied Behavior Analysis
   • CPR
   • Data Collection
   • Behavior Analysis
   • Behavior Intervention

   Responsibilities:

   • Utilize ABA methodology to teach the skills designate by the program manager (BCBA).
   • Employ ABA methods as well as the floor-time approach associate with Stanley Greenspan.
   • Develop a drama program for typically functioning children and integrate high functioning children with autism.
   • Provide private instruction to individuals diagnose with autism to improve academic performance and social skills.
   • Prepare daily lesson plans with interactive teaching tools and instruct physical therapy students participating in an intensive gross anatomy summer course.
   • Design and implement lessons focuse on fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and phonemic awareness.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your autism tutor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An autism tutor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, autism tutors' average salary in florida is 13% less than in vermont.
   • Seniority. Entry-level autism tutors earn 63% less than senior-level autism tutors.
   • Certifications. An autism tutor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an autism tutor's salary.

   Average autism tutor salary

   $11.51hourly

   $23,947 yearly

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   Entry-level autism tutor salary

   $14,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

4. Writing an autism tutor job description

   An autism tutor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an autism tutor job description:

   Autism tutor job description example

   Access Family Services and VAYA Health are partnering on a NEW Venture to develop Specialized Foster Homes for children with Autism. We are looking for individuals or couples interested in becoming Licensed Professional Treatment Foster Parents.
   
   Do you value diversity, coaching, and learning? Professional therapeutic foster parents are critical partners in the clinical treatment process as they create a nurturing, structured and engaging environment for the youth to call home while they heal, learn and grow.
   
   We recognize that each child is unique and their needs vary, so we are searching for committed adults with a desire to work with and support youth with Autism and their families. We need foster homes with trained, patient and reliable individuals across Asheville and surrounding areas eager to join our network!
   
   Children enrolled in this program will receive evidence-based support in your home. You’ll receive individualized training and support throughout the child’s placement – at least TWICE every week. Our highly trained support team members will be there for you every step of the way.
   
   In addition to all of the required trainings for licensure, License Professional Treatment Foster Parents in this program will receive a 40-hour course designed to teach all of the basics of living and working with a child with autism. No single course can prepare you for all children on the spectrum. Rest assured – ongoing support will be provided that is specific to you, your foster child and their needs.
   
   We are actively recruiting in Asheville the surrounding areas for this unique pilot opportunity.
   
   (Limited slots available- Act Now!)
   
   
   Basic requirements of potential foster parents:
   
   

   • Be at least 21 years old
   • Single, Married or adult couples that are in civil or same sex unions
   • Must have space/ spare Bedroom in the home
   • Be physically, emotionally, and financially stable
   • Must rent or own their home with internet and tech devices
   • Be willing to work as a member of a professional team
   • Be willing to help a child cope with trauma, separation, loss, and grief
   • Be supportive of the child's biological family and participate in Shared Parenting
   • Help the child preserve relationships as well as build new ones
   • Spend time daily teaching children important life skills and focused positive interaction
   • Comply with North Carolina State licensing standards for foster homes

   Access Family Services provides our Treatment Foster parents and families:
   
   

   • Case Management
   • Weekly Communication/Support
   • Extensive training of over 45 hours initially – Provided Virtually and In-Person
   • Professional 24/7 support from highly qualified and credentialed staff
   • Respite days (over nights)
   • Monthly financial stipend for care (Increased stipend due Specialized status of Pilot)

   
   
   If you are interested in learning more about joining our Foster Care Network complete the form or visit our website!
   

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5. Post your job

   To find autism tutors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any autism tutors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level autism tutors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your autism tutor job on Zippia to find and attract quality autism tutor candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting autism tutors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new autism tutor

   Once you've decided on a perfect autism tutor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new autism tutor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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