Special Education Assistant Teacher — Small-Group Instruction

FullBloom; Galloway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is seeking an Assistant Teacher to work with diverse students in K-12 settings across SESI classrooms and partner schools.

You will support, monitor, and reinforce learning in small groups under the guidance of a lead teacher. Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, implementing behavior and academic support plans, and tracking student progress.

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 implementing 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.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is seeking an Assistant Teacher to work with diverse students in K-12 settings across SESI classrooms and partner schools.

You will support, monitor, and reinforce learning in small groups under the guidance of a lead teacher. Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, implementing behavior and academic support plans, and tracking student progress.