Special Education Assistant — Small-Group Impact

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

Job summary

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

You will work with diverse learners, assist with instruction, and help implement SESI’s PBIS framework CASE to promote positive outcomes. You will collaborate with teachers, monitor student progress, and provide accommodations to meet individual needs while fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor’s degree highly 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 and support creation of daily plans.

Skills

Special needs experience

Classroom support

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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

You will work with diverse learners, assist with instruction, and help implement SESI’s PBIS framework CASE to promote positive outcomes. You will collaborate with teachers, monitor student progress, and provide accommodations to meet individual needs while fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment within a