Special Education Assistant — Small-Group Instruction & Growth

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; 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

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) supports K-12 students with diverse needs by operating in-district classrooms and standalone schools across districts nationwide. The role emphasizes small-group instruction, behavior and academic support, and data-driven progress monitoring.

SESI offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, training, and credentialing support in a collaborative team environment.

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-escape 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 required; college experience or bachelor’s degree highly preferred

Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) supports K-12 students with diverse needs by operating in-district classrooms and standalone schools across districts nationwide. The role emphasizes small-group instruction, behavior and academic support, and data-driven progress monitoring.

SESI offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, training, and credentialing support in a collaborative team environment.