Special Education Assistant - Small-Group Support & Growth

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Credentialing support

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), Texas division, is seeking an assistant teacher to support teachers in delivering individualized services to students with diverse needs.

You will help with small-group instruction, prepare materials, monitor student progress, and reinforce learning using SESI's model. Candidates with a high school diploma and experience with special needs are welcome; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with students with special needs is 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 and using data to determine appropriate materials.
• 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.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), Texas division, is seeking an assistant teacher to support teachers in delivering individualized services to students with diverse needs.

You will help with small-group instruction, prepare materials, monitor student progress, and reinforce learning using SESI's model. Candidates with a high school diploma and experience with special needs are welcome; bachelor’s degree preferred.