Assistant Teacher - Special Education & Small Groups

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility & family building

Smaller class sizes

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an assistant teacher to support teachers in delivering individualized services to students with special needs.

You will help with small group instruction, track student progress, and collaborate with the teaching team to implement behavior and academic supports. Join our national network to grow professionally within diverse educational settings, with paid training, credentialing support, and a strong benefits package including health care

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 and using data to determine appropriate materials.
• 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 safety.
• 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

HS Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an assistant teacher to support teachers in delivering individualized services to students with special needs.

You will help with small group instruction, track student progress, and collaborate with the teaching team to implement behavior and academic supports. Join our national network to grow professionally within diverse educational settings, with paid training, credentialing support, and a strong benefits package including health care