Assistant Teacher ($500 sign on bonus)

Specialized Education Services•Marion, OH

About The Position

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K–12 students who need additional support in traditional school settings. SESI partners with school districts to operate in-district classrooms and standalone schools serving students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The Assistant Teacher collaborates with a teacher to provide individualized instruction and support, monitor behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills. The role includes working with small groups and supporting students with diverse backgrounds and needs.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to run short distances and move swiftly, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling up to 50 pounds or more.
Fine motor skills to help students with writing, small objects, or adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to eight hours daily.
Ability to notice and respond to students’ non-verbal cues.
Ability to remain calm during physically and emotionally demanding situations.

Nice To Haves

College experience or a bachelor’s degree.
Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

Work with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Lead small-group instruction using the SESI academic rotational model.
Partner with the teacher to provide customized behavior and academic support and conduct formal and informal assessments.
Reinforce teacher-introduced learning and skills by assigning relevant tasks, using data to select appropriate materials, and conducting one-on-one tutorials.
Assist with large-group activities, grading, independent study and enrichment activities, and accommodations or modifications as needed.
Use behavior support and intervention strategies.
Use de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
Support the creation and implementation of daily plans.
Document and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise students and ensure they are monitored, including while moving to and from school locations.
Collaborate with teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.