Assistant Teacher, Special Education | Small Groups Impact

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is seeking an assistant teacher to support small groups and individualized Instruction within in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will collaborate with teachers to reinforce skills and monitor progress in diverse student populations. Responsibilities include implementing daily plans, using data to guide instruction, and applying behavior strategies to maintain a safe learning environment.

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, 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.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Student engagement

Communication with families

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is seeking an assistant teacher to support small groups and individualized Instruction within in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will collaborate with teachers to reinforce skills and monitor progress in diverse student populations. Responsibilities include implementing daily plans, using data to guide instruction, and applying behavior strategies to maintain a safe learning environment.