Special Education Assistant: Small-Group Instruction

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges in a traditional school setting.

SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools that meet academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Advance student potential—and your own—as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Experience with students with special needs in educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Lead small group instruction and implement SESI’s academic rotational model.
• Collaborate with the teacher to provide customized behavior and academic support and conduct formal and informal assessments.
• Reinforce students’ learning by assigning 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 safety.
• 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 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

Student support

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges in a traditional school setting.

SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools that meet academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Advance student potential—and your own—as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering