Special Education Assistant Teacher | Small-Group Impact

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an Assistant Teacher to support students with special and alternate education needs in K-12 settings.

You will partner with the lead teacher to deliver individualized services to small groups and monitor student progress. You will reinforce learning, use data to inform instruction, and assist with assessments, classroom management, and accommodations in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

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 and behavior support, if necessary, to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily lesson 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 required

College experience or bachelor’s degree highly preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an Assistant Teacher to support students with special and alternate education needs in K-12 settings.

You will partner with the lead teacher to deliver individualized services to small groups and monitor student progress. You will reinforce learning, use data to inform instruction, and assist with assessments, classroom management, and accommodations in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.