Assistant Teacher — Special Education, Small-Group Support

SESI Schools; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SESI Schools seeks an assistant teacher to support small group instruction and delivery of individualized services for students with special needs. You will work closely with teachers to implement SESI’s PBIS-based CASE framework and monitor student growth across academic and behavioral goals.

Role involves de-escalation techniques, collaboration with support staff, and maintaining daily plans. Experience with special education settings is preferred, with a high school diploma as a minimum

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

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SESI Schools seeks an assistant teacher to support small group instruction and delivery of individualized services for students with special needs. You will work closely with teachers to implement SESI’s PBIS-based CASE framework and monitor student growth across academic and behavioral goals.

Role involves de-escalation techniques, collaboration with support staff, and maintaining daily plans. Experience with special education settings is preferred, with a high school diploma as a minimum