Assistant Teacher - Special Education (Small Groups)

Sesi Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, invites you to join our team as an assistant teacher. You will support small groups of students with special needs, monitor progress, and collaborate with teachers to deliver individualized support within our educational model.

We offer paid training, credentialing support, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a nationwide network dedicated to student success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or college experience highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting.

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

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, invites you to join our team as an assistant teacher. You will support small groups of students with special needs, monitor progress, and collaborate with teachers to deliver individualized support within our educational model.

We offer paid training, credentialing support, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a nationwide network dedicated to student success.