Special Education Assistant: Small-Group Support & Growth

FullBloom; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

FullBloom is seeking a dedicated educational assistant to support teachers in small-group SESI sessions, helping deliver individualized student services and monitor progress. You will work with a diverse student population, implement the SESI rotational model, and assist with assessments and daily plans to promote academic and social-emotional growth.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience with students with special needs; college experience is preferred.

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 backgrounds.
• Lead small group instruction implementing the SESI academic rotational model.
• Partner with the teacher to provide customized behavior and academic support and conduct assessments.
• Reinforce learning by assigning tasks, using data to choose materials, and conducting one-on-one tutorials.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading, and guiding independent study or enrichment activities.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Implement de-escalation, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain safety.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily plans.
• Support, document, and track student growth toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise students and ensure monitoring to appropriate school locations.
• Collaborate with teachers, assistants, and related service providers to address student needs.

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Education

High school diploma required

College experience or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

FullBloom is seeking a dedicated educational assistant to support teachers in small-group SESI sessions, helping deliver individualized student services and monitor progress. You will work with a diverse student population, implement the SESI rotational model, and assist with assessments and daily plans to promote academic and social-emotional growth.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience with students with special needs; college experience is preferred.