Special Education Assistant: Small-Group Impact

FullBloom; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility and family building

Smaller class sizes

Job summary

SESI, a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to support small groups of students with special needs in in-district classrooms and standalone settings. You will work with a licensed teacher to implement individualized services and monitor progress.

We provide paid training, credentialing support, and data-informed learning within SESI’s CASE PBIS framework. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, career pathways, and growth across our national network.

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 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, including de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain safety.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily plans and track student growth toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise students and ensure they are monitored at all times, including transitions between locations.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

SESI, a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to support small groups of students with special needs in in-district classrooms and standalone settings. You will work with a licensed teacher to implement individualized services and monitor progress.

We provide paid training, credentialing support, and data-informed learning within SESI’s CASE PBIS framework. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, career pathways, and growth across our national network.