Assistant Teacher: Small-Group Support for Diverse Learners

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Credentialing support

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an assistant teacher to support K-12 students with additional needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will collaborate with teachers to provide individualized behavioral and academic support and help run small group sessions using SESI’s instructional models. You will monitor student progress, document growth, and assist with activities, assessments, and daily plans while maintaining student safety and positive behavior

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.

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 and completing one-on-one tutorials.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading, 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 safety.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an assistant teacher to support K-12 students with additional needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will collaborate with teachers to provide individualized behavioral and academic support and help run small group sessions using SESI’s instructional models. You will monitor student progress, document growth, and assist with activities, assessments, and daily plans while maintaining student safety and positive behavior