Special Education Assistant: Impactful Small-Group Support

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Denton (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to support teachers in small groups and individualized instruction for K-12 students needing extra supports. You'll help implement SESI’s PBIS framework called CASE and liaise with families to track progress.

Requirements include a high school diploma (bachelor’s preferred) and experience with students with special needs. Competitive pay is offered for on-site work in Denton, Maryland.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required; college experience or a bachelor’s degree is highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Lead small group instruction and support the SESI academic rotational model.
• Partner with the teacher to provide customized behavior and academic support and conduct assessments.
• Reinforce learning and monitor student progress through data and targeted tasks.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading, and accommodations as needed.
• Utilize and implement behavior support strategies and, if necessary, crisis management to ensure safety.

Skills

Experience with diverse learners

Differentiated instruction

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 teachers in small groups and individualized instruction for K-12 students needing extra supports. You'll help implement SESI’s PBIS framework called CASE and liaise with families to track progress.

Requirements include a high school diploma (bachelor’s preferred) and experience with students with special needs. Competitive pay is offered for on-site work in Denton, Maryland.