Special Education Assistant — Small-Group Teaching & Support

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Bennett (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Healthcare benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to support K-12 students who require additional supports in in-district classrooms or standalone schools.

You will work with a teacher to deliver individualized services and monitor progress. You will lead small groups, implement SESI’s instructional model, document student growth, communicate with families, and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• College experience or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience 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.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to support K-12 students who require additional supports in in-district classrooms or standalone schools.

You will work with a teacher to deliver individualized services and monitor progress. You will lead small groups, implement SESI’s instructional model, document student growth, communicate with families, and contribute to a supportive learning environment.