High School Math Assistant — Small-Group Support & Growth

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a high school math assistant teacher to support small groups of students and reinforce math concepts in collaboration with the classroom teacher. You will deliver individualized services and monitor student progress in a dynamic, supportive setting.

You will communicate with parents, use data to guide instruction, and help maintain a structured learning environment for diverse learners, contributing to student success across grades.

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.
• Strong understanding of high school mathematics, including Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II; knowledge of higher-level math courses is a plus.
• Ability to assist students with mathematical concepts using patience and effective communication.

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

Math knowledge

Experience with special needs

Patience

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a high school math assistant teacher to support small groups of students and reinforce math concepts in collaboration with the classroom teacher. You will deliver individualized services and monitor student progress in a dynamic, supportive setting.

You will communicate with parents, use data to guide instruction, and help maintain a structured learning environment for diverse learners, contributing to student success across grades.