Accurately identify your child's learning disability. Problems with reading and comprehension may be caused by vision problems. Difficulty in comprehension could be caused by hearing problems. Have your child evaluated by medical and educational professionals to determine his disability or impairment.
Contact your local public or private school. Most schools have a few paraprofessionals on staff. Some of these teachers may be willing to tutor children privately. By contacting a public school, parents can verify the quality and reputation of a paraprofessional before hiring.
Search online for local tutors, or any national tutor agencies who have offices in your local area. Many national agencies collect a database of tutors and paraprofessional teachers. These organizations can also be a source of information for your child's specialized educational needs.
Contact any colleges in your area. Ask the English department if they have a teaching program and if any of their students are highly qualified. A university student who has completed a high percentage of her studies can be an excellent teaching professional.
Check the person's references thoroughly before making a hiring decision. Like any other business, ask for professional, educational and personal references before committing your child into someone's care.
Introduce the paraprofessional to your child in an informal setting before making a final hiring decision. Allow the two to interact, play and communicate. The personal nature of the relationship between a paraprofessional and her student requires that the two are able to connect so that the formal instruction is effective.