Special Education Assistant: Small-Group Support

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an assistant teacher to support learners with special needs in in-district or standalone classrooms.

You will work with small groups, reinforce teacher instruction, and provide tailored behavioral and academic support under close supervision. Join a team using SESI’s CASE PBIS framework, monitor student progress, communicate with families, and help create daily plans that promote inclusion and personalized growth for students across diverse

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher by leading small-group instruction and implementing the SESI academic rotational model.
• Provide customized behavioral and academic support and assist with formal and informal assessments.
• Reinforce learning, monitor student progress, and communicate with parents about student growth.
• Collaborate with teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an assistant teacher to support learners with special needs in in-district or standalone classrooms.

You will work with small groups, reinforce teacher instruction, and provide tailored behavioral and academic support under close supervision. Join a team using SESI’s CASE PBIS framework, monitor student progress, communicate with families, and help create daily plans that promote inclusion and personalized growth for students across diverse