Assistant Teacher - Special Education (Small Groups)

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Custer Park (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to work with small groups of students and support the lead teacher in delivering individualized services in K-12 settings.

You will monitor student behavior, track progress, and reinforce learning using SESI’s instructional model. Responsibilities include delivering small-group instruction, collaborating with teachers and service providers, and applying behavior and academic supports.

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 learning by assigning tasks, using data to tailor materials, and conducting 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.

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to work with small groups of students and support the lead teacher in delivering individualized services in K-12 settings.

You will monitor student behavior, track progress, and reinforce learning using SESI’s instructional model. Responsibilities include delivering small-group instruction, collaborating with teachers and service providers, and applying behavior and academic supports.