Impactful Assistant Teacher, Special Ed & Small Groups

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility and family building

Paid training

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an Assistant Teacher to support small groups of students with diverse needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will collaborate with teachers, monitor student progress, reinforce learning, and help implement individualized support plans using SESI’s CASE PBIS framework, with a focus on safety and positive behaviors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor’s degree 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 and behavior support, if necessary, to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily lesson 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

Experience with special needs students

Collaboration with teachers

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an Assistant Teacher to support small groups of students with diverse needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will collaborate with teachers, monitor student progress, reinforce learning, and help implement individualized support plans using SESI’s CASE PBIS framework, with a focus on safety and positive behaviors.