Special Education Assistant Teacher - Small Groups

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Garden Prairie (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

SESI Belvidere is seeking a dedicated Instructional Aide to support small-group instruction and individualized services within our SESI rotational model. You will partner with teachers to provide customized behavior and academic support, monitor student progress, and document growth toward academic, social, and emotional goals in a collaborative school setting.

The role emphasizes safety, supervision, and proactive engagement with diverse learners.

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

• Lead small group instruction using the SESI academic rotational model.
• Partner with the teacher to provide 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 determine materials.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading, and guiding independent study or enrichment activities.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain safety.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily plans.
• Support, document, and track student growth and progress toward goals.
• Supervise students and ensure they are monitored during transitions.

Skills

Experience with students with special

Education

High school diploma required

College experience or bachelor’s degree highly preferred

Job description

SESI Belvidere is seeking a dedicated Instructional Aide to support small-group instruction and individualized services within our SESI rotational model. You will partner with teachers to provide customized behavior and academic support, monitor student progress, and document growth toward academic, social, and emotional goals in a collaborative school setting.

The role emphasizes safety, supervision, and proactive engagement with diverse learners.