Special Education Assistant: Small-Group Instruction & Support

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Credentialing support

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an assistant teacher to support small groups of K-12 students with special needs under the supervision of the classroom teacher. You will track progress, reinforce learning, and collaborate with service providers to address student needs.

The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, PBIS framework usage, and delivering individualized supports in diverse educational settings within SESI’s network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Lead small group instruction and 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-escalation 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.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Student support

Behavioral interventions

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an assistant teacher to support small groups of K-12 students with special needs under the supervision of the classroom teacher. You will track progress, reinforce learning, and collaborate with service providers to address student needs.

The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, PBIS framework usage, and delivering individualized supports in diverse educational settings within SESI’s network.