Team Lead

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,,

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mental Health Support

Pet Insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Specialized Education Services Inc. is seeking a Team Lead to supervise program staff including special education teachers and school staff, driving student outcomes and staff growth. You will ensure IEP-aligned instruction, monitor progress with data, and collaborate with families to support each learner’s full potential.

The role emphasizes leadership, ongoing supervision, and professional development in a nationwide SESI environment. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning required.
• Extensive experience with students with behavioral challenges preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all students are educated in accordance with their IEPs.
• Observe classrooms regularly using formal and informal methods.
• Lead weekly staff meetings to share information and address concerns.
• Attend monthly Goal Review with Supervisor and demonstrate growth.
• Involve parents with regular education events and updates.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being policies are followed.
• Perform staff supervisions including monthly Goal Reviews.
• Identify staff and program needs and arrange professional development.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Experience with behavioral challenges

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Join Us

Company Overview

Specialized Education Services Inc.

Shine on as a Team Lead.

In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.

Overview

What you can expect to do.

Realize the joy of possibility by providing academic, social, and emotional services for students who need additional support to shine in school. Utilize SESI’s proven instructional models, strategies, and curriculum. Conduct frequent and appropriate assessments, use data to develop and implement instructional plans, and collaborate with school teams and families to drive outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,625
• Other great benefits like Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Pet Insurance
• Continued training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

The Team Lead will be responsible for the Supervision of program staff, including special education teachers, school social workers, teachers, and climate managers. Every child deserves to reach their full potential, and we are looking to hire an exceptional leader who will play an essential role in fueling student and staff success.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all students are being educated in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Observation of classrooms regularly both formally (using observation forms to provide appropriate staff feedback) and informally
• Weekly staff meetings to impart information, suggestions, and issues of concern that affect the program and the staff
• Attending and participating in a monthly Goal Review with Supervisor; demonstrating consistent growth and goal completion
• Involving parents in the educational program regularly as well as providing regular parent education events throughout the school year
• Ensuring that all state licensing policies relating to the health, safety, and well-being of the children attending the program are followed and in compliance
• Performing staff Supervisions including Goal Reviews monthly, giving staff the opportunity for self-evaluation and growth
• Identifying staff and program needs and obtaining professional development opportunities to address those needs
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning Required
• Extensive experience with students with behavioral challenges is strongly Preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible

Posted Salary Range

Starting from USD $65,000.00/Hr.

Physical Requirements

About SESI

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run classrooms, on-site, within district boundaries and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, and other challenges. Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students in day schools and in-district classrooms. SESI is accredited by Cognia.

FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at FullBloom, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to age (40 and over); color; gender, physical or mental disability; mental status; civil union/domestic partnership; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; race; religion; creed; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions; gender identity and gender expression; political affiliation; veteran status and uniformed servicemember status; genetic information (including testing and characteristics); or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.