Assistant Teacher -$500 Sign-On Bonus

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Specialized Education Services, Inc. as an assistant teacher where you will make a positive impact on students with special needs. Collaborate with teachers, support student learning, and implement effective instructional strategies within a nurturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to grow and thrive in special education settings.

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs students preferred.
• Ability to implement classroom management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Work with diverse groups of students to provide individualized support.
• Lead small group instruction and monitor student behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers to track student progress.

Skills

Student Support

Behavior Management

Instructional Strategies

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Company Overview

Shine on as an assistant teacher.

In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.

Overview

What you can expect to do.

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

What we expect of you.

• 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

Starting from USD $16.25/Hr.