Assistant Teacher: Small-Group Support & Growth

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a dedicated paraeducator to support small groups of students and collaborate with teachers to deliver individualized services and monitoring of student progress.

You will reinforce learning, provide tailored behavior and academic support, and participate in assessments while coordinating with families and staff to help students reach academic, social, and emotional goals in a supportive environment.

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 backgrounds.
• Lead small group instruction implementing the SESI academic rotational model.
• Partner with the teacher to provide customized behavior and academic support and conduct assessments.
• Reinforce learning by assigning tasks and using data to tailor materials.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading, and providing accommodations.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies, including de-escalation and crisis management when needed.
• Support, document, and track student growth toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise students and coordinate with other staff to address student needs.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or college experience

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a dedicated paraeducator to support small groups of students and collaborate with teachers to deliver individualized services and monitoring of student progress.

You will reinforce learning, provide tailored behavior and academic support, and participate in assessments while coordinating with families and staff to help students reach academic, social, and emotional goals in a supportive environment.