Assistant Teacher, Special Education | Paid Training & Growth

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility and family building support

Smaller class sizes

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, recruits an assistant teacher to support classroom instruction for K-12 students with special and alternative education needs.

You will work with a teacher in small groups, reinforce lessons, and help track progress within SESI’s CASE PBIS framework. The role emphasizes diverse classrooms, data-driven instruction, and collaboration with education professionals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• College experience or bachelor’s degree highly 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, 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.

Education

High school diploma

College experience or bachelor’s degree

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, recruits an assistant teacher to support classroom instruction for K-12 students with special and alternative education needs.

You will work with a teacher in small groups, reinforce lessons, and help track progress within SESI’s CASE PBIS framework. The role emphasizes diverse classrooms, data-driven instruction, and collaboration with education professionals.