Assistant Teacher - Special Education Support & Growth

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility and family building

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is seeking an assistant teacher to support K-12 students who need additional supports in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will work with a diverse student body, implement SESI’s instructional model, and collaborate with teachers to provide individualized assistance. The role emphasizes behavior and academic support, data-driven assessments, and small-group instruction within a caring, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 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 and monitor student growth toward goals.

Education

High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree highly preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is seeking an assistant teacher to support K-12 students who need additional supports in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will work with a diverse student body, implement SESI’s instructional model, and collaborate with teachers to provide individualized assistance. The role emphasizes behavior and academic support, data-driven assessments, and small-group instruction within a caring, inclusive environment.