Assistant Teacher: Special Education & Small-Group Impact

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is seeking an assistant teacher to support small groups of students with diverse needs in in-district classrooms. You will work closely with teachers to deliver individualized services and track progress using SESI’s instructional models.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, implementing the SESI rotational model, communicating with parents, and ensuring student safety while supporting behavior and academics.

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, 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.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is seeking an assistant teacher to support small groups of students with diverse needs in in-district classrooms. You will work closely with teachers to deliver individualized services and track progress using SESI’s instructional models.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, implementing the SESI rotational model, communicating with parents, and ensuring student safety while supporting behavior and academics.