Special Education Classroom Assistant

FullBloom; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Credentialing support

Mental health support

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to support K-12 students with special needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will collaborate with teachers, lead small groups, and implement individualized support plans within SESI’s evidence-based model. You’ll monitor progress, communicate with families, and help ensure safe, respectful learning environments while promoting student growth across academic, social, and

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, 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.

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks an assistant teacher to support K-12 students with special needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will collaborate with teachers, lead small groups, and implement individualized support plans within SESI’s evidence-based model. You’ll monitor progress, communicate with families, and help ensure safe, respectful learning environments while promoting student growth across academic, social, and