Assistant Teacher - $500 SIGN ON BONUS

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

Job summary

Join a leading educational services company as an Assistant Teacher, where you'll support diverse students in special education settings. Collaborate with teachers, implement individualized learning plans, and ensure student safety. This role offers a chance to make a profound impact on students' academic and emotional growth while working in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

$500 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs students preferred.
• Valid Sub-License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead small group instruction and monitor student behavior.
• Assist with large group activities and provide academic support.
• Implement behavior support strategies and document student progress.

Skills

Collaboration

Behavior Management

Instructional Support

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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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.

Company Overview

In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of 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:

• Associates Degree Required or 60 College Credits
• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred
• Valid Sub-License Preferred

Posted Salary Range

USD $16.25 - USD $16.25 /Hr.

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Education Administration Programs