Assistant Teacher - Impactful Small-Group Instruction

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Credentialing support

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Mental health support

Smaller class sizes

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support diverse K-12 students with special needs. You will collaborate with teachers to deliver small-group instruction and tailor activities, while monitoring progress and communicating with families.

Join SESI's team for paid training, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package. This on-site role offers smaller class sizes and real opportunities to grow within a nationwide network.

Qualifications

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

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 and behavior support, if necessary, to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily lesson 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.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Student support

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support diverse K-12 students with special needs. You will collaborate with teachers to deliver small-group instruction and tailor activities, while monitoring progress and communicating with families.

Join SESI's team for paid training, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package. This on-site role offers smaller class sizes and real opportunities to grow within a nationwide network.