Special Education Assistant: Grow with Small-Group Support

SESI Schools; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 36,050,000 - 51,345,000; 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) is hiring an assistant teacher to support small-group instruction and collaborate with teachers to deliver individualized services in diverse classrooms.

You will monitor student progress, document growth, communicate with families, and reinforce learning using SESI’s instructional models and PBIS framework. The role emphasizes safety, de‑escalation skills, and data‑driven planning.

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.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is hiring an assistant teacher to support small-group instruction and collaborate with teachers to deliver individualized services in diverse classrooms.

You will monitor student progress, document growth, communicate with families, and reinforce learning using SESI’s instructional models and PBIS framework. The role emphasizes safety, de‑escalation skills, and data‑driven planning.