Special Education Assistant Teacher - Small Groups

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to support K-12 students with special needs. You will collaborate with the classroom teacher, deliver small-group instruction, monitor progress, and communicate with families to reinforce learning and growth.

This entry-level role includes paid training, credentialing support, and a strong benefits package. You’ll work in diverse classrooms across our national network, applying PBIS-inspired methods

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting.

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 and using data.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading work, and providing accommodations as necessary.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Implement de-escalation techniques and crisis management to maintain safety.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Team collaboration

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 K-12 students with special needs. You will collaborate with the classroom teacher, deliver small-group instruction, monitor progress, and communicate with families to reinforce learning and growth.

This entry-level role includes paid training, credentialing support, and a strong benefits package. You’ll work in diverse classrooms across our national network, applying PBIS-inspired methods