Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

FullBloom is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant to support teachers in delivering small‑group instruction for students with special needs. You will reinforce learning, monitor progress, and document growth while collaborating with the classroom team.

The role emphasizes behavior support, one‑on‑one tutorials, safety, and accommodations to help students succeed. A high school diploma suffices, with college experience preferred, and a commitment to inclusive education is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with special needs in an educational setting.
• Ability to supervise and monitor students across locations.
• High school diploma required; college experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with diverse groups of students from varying backgrounds.
• Lead small group instruction implementing the SESI model.
• Collaborate with the teacher to provide behavior and academic support.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments.
• Provide one‑on‑one tutorials and reinforce learning.
• Assist with large group activities and grading when needed.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Support daily plans and document student growth toward goals.
• Supervise students and ensure safe movement to locations.
• Collaborate with other staff to address student needs.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Behavior management

Student assessment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Advance student potential—and your own—as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering individualized services and support. Realize the joy of possibility as you monitor student behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills through our proven model.

Overview

Advance student potential—and your own—as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering individualized services and support. Realize the joy of possibility as you monitor student behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills through our proven model.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Lead small group instruction as you implement the SESI academic rotational model.
• Partner with the teacher in providing customized behavior and academic support and conducting formal and informal assessments.
• Reinforce students’ learning of teacher-introduced materials and skills by assigning relevant tasks, using data to determine appropriate materials, and completing one‑on‑one tutorials.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading work, guiding independent study or enrichment activities, and providing accommodations and modifications as necessary.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Implement de‑escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily plans.
• Support, document, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise students and ensure they are always monitored, including to and from appropriate school locations.
• Work in collaboration with other teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred.

Posted Salary Range

USD $21.00 - USD $21.00 /Yr.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non‑verbal cues from students
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well‑being

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at FullBloom, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to age (40 and over); color; gender, physical or mental disability; mental status; civil union/domestic partnership; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; race; religion; creed; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions; gender; political affiliation; veteran status and uniformed servicemember status; genetic information (including testing and characteristics); or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.