Special Education Assistant Teacher — Empower Diverse Learners

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Mental health support

Fertility and family building

Small class sizes

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to support small-group instruction for K-12 students with special needs. You will work with diverse learners, track progress, and reinforce learning under the guidance of the classroom teacher.

The role emphasizes behavior support strategies, data-driven instruction, and collaboration with related service providers to address student needs. Salary ranges start at $18.00/hour and go up to $20.00/hour.

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.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to support small-group instruction for K-12 students with special needs. You will work with diverse learners, track progress, and reinforce learning under the guidance of the classroom teacher.

The role emphasizes behavior support strategies, data-driven instruction, and collaboration with related service providers to address student needs. Salary ranges start at $18.00/hour and go up to $20.00/hour.