Special Education Assistant: Small-Group Learning Hero

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility & family benefits

Smaller class sizes

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to support diverse K-12 students with special needs in in-district or standalone classrooms.

You will collaborate with teachers, implement SESI’s rotational model, and assist with assessments, small-group instruction, and accommodations. Qualifications include a high school diploma with experience around students with special needs preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 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 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-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

Teaching experience

Special needs awareness

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to support diverse K-12 students with special needs in in-district or standalone classrooms.

You will collaborate with teachers, implement SESI’s rotational model, and assist with assessments, small-group instruction, and accommodations. Qualifications include a high school diploma with experience around students with special needs preferred.