Special Education Assistant: Small-Group Support & Growth

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; 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) seeks an assistant teacher to support students in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will work with small groups, implement SESI’s instructional model, reinforce lessons, and monitor student progress under the teacher’s supervision. Collaborate with teachers and related staff to address diverse needs, use data to tailor activities, and help ensure a safe, engaging learning 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-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.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks an assistant teacher to support students in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will work with small groups, implement SESI’s instructional model, reinforce lessons, and monitor student progress under the teacher’s supervision. Collaborate with teachers and related staff to address diverse needs, use data to tailor activities, and help ensure a safe, engaging learning environment.