Assistant Teacher - Special Education (Small Groups)

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; 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

Smaller class sizes

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is seeking an assistant teacher to support students with special needs in small groups and alongside the classroom teacher. You will help implement SESI’s rotational model and provide customized academic and behavioral support in a collaborative setting.

You will monitor progress, communicate with families, and reinforce skills using data-driven methods. A high school diploma is required, with college experience or a bachelor’s degree preferred; SESI offers

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 teacherIntroduced 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.

Education

High school diploma; college experience or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is seeking an assistant teacher to support students with special needs in small groups and alongside the classroom teacher. You will help implement SESI’s rotational model and provide customized academic and behavioral support in a collaborative setting.

You will monitor progress, communicate with families, and reinforce skills using data-driven methods. A high school diploma is required, with college experience or a bachelor’s degree preferred; SESI offers