Special Education Assistant Teacher - Small Groups & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to collaborate with lead teachers in K-12 settings. You will work with diverse students, lead small groups, and provide customized support and assessments within SESI’s PBIS framework.

You will monitor progress, reinforce learning, and help with daily plans, grading, and safety while maintaining responsive communication with parents and school staff.

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 and using data to determine appropriate materials.
• 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 safety measures to maintain student well-being.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Small group instruction

Behavior support strategies

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to collaborate with lead teachers in K-12 settings. You will work with diverse students, lead small groups, and provide customized support and assessments within SESI’s PBIS framework.

You will monitor progress, reinforce learning, and help with daily plans, grading, and safety while maintaining responsive communication with parents and school staff.