Special Education Assistant — Small-Group Support & Growth

FullBloom; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

FullBloom's SESI division seeks an assistant teacher to support students with special needs. You will work with a classroom teacher in in-district settings and standalone schools, delivering individualized instruction and behavior support.

Responsibilities include small-group instruction, progress monitoring, collaboration with staff and families, and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment. Prior experience with special needs education preferred; HS diploma required.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Experience with special needs students

Educación

High school diploma

College experience or bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

FullBloom's SESI division seeks an assistant teacher to support students with special needs. You will work with a classroom teacher in in-district settings and standalone schools, delivering individualized instruction and behavior support.

Responsibilities include small-group instruction, progress monitoring, collaboration with staff and families, and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment. Prior experience with special needs education preferred; HS diploma required.