Assistant Teacher - Small-Group Support & Student Growth

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks a dedicated classroom assistant to collaborate with teachers in delivering individualized services to small groups of students. You will monitor behavior, track progress, and reinforce learning using our SESI rotational model.

Responsibilities include supporting diverse learners, conducting assessments, providing one-on-one tutorials, and coordinating with staff to implement daily plans while ensuring student safety and growth toward goals.

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

• Lead small group instruction using the SESI academic rotational model.
• Partner with the teacher to provide customized behavior and academic support and conduct assessments.
• Reinforce learning with tasks and one-on-one tutorials using data.
• Assist with large group activities, grading, and independent study accommodations.
• Utilize behavior support, intervention strategies, and de-escalation techniques.
• Document and track student growth toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise students and ensure safe transitions between locations.
• Collaborate with other teachers and related service providers to address student needs.

Skills

Experience with students with special

Education

High school diploma

College experience or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks a dedicated classroom assistant to collaborate with teachers in delivering individualized services to small groups of students. You will monitor behavior, track progress, and reinforce learning using our SESI rotational model.

Responsibilities include supporting diverse learners, conducting assessments, providing one-on-one tutorials, and coordinating with staff to implement daily plans while ensuring student safety and growth toward goals.