Special Education Assistant Teacher — Small Groups & PBIS

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K-12 students needing extra supports. SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalonet schools across 600+ districts and 7,000+ students nationwide, including roles in Illinois.

You will assist teachers, support behavior and academics, and help monitor student progress. Join a team that emphasizes PBIS CASE framework, data-driven instruction, and small-group

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.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.

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, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily plans.

Skills

High school diploma

Experience with students with special

Education

College experience or bachelor's degree

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K-12 students needing extra supports. SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalonet schools across 600+ districts and 7,000+ students nationwide, including roles in Illinois.

You will assist teachers, support behavior and academics, and help monitor student progress. Join a team that emphasizes PBIS CASE framework, data-driven instruction, and small-group