Special Education Assistant Teacher — Small-Group Impact

FullBloom; Darien (IL); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Mental health support

Fertility and family benefits

Smaller class sizes

Job summary

SESI, a division of FullBloom, seeks an Assistant Teacher to work with diverse K-12 students requiring extra supports. You will partner with teachers to deliver small-group instruction and provide individualized behavioral and academic support within SESI’s PBIS framework.

You will monitor student progress, communicate with families, and help implement daily plans while maintaining student safety and engagement across varied classroom settings.

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.
• Ability to supervise and support students safely.

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.
• Collaborate 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 tailor materials.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading, and accommodations as necessary.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Implement de-escalation techniques and crisis management when needed to ensure safety.
• Support, document, and track student growth toward academic and social goals.
• Supervise students to ensure monitoring from arrival to dismissal.
• Work with other teachers and related staff to address student needs.

Skills

Student support

Small group instruction

Behavior support

Progress tracking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SESI, a division of FullBloom, seeks an Assistant Teacher to work with diverse K-12 students requiring extra supports. You will partner with teachers to deliver small-group instruction and provide individualized behavioral and academic support within SESI’s PBIS framework.

You will monitor student progress, communicate with families, and help implement daily plans while maintaining student safety and engagement across varied classroom settings.