Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services • Town of Darien, NY

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About The Position

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K–12 students who need additional support to succeed in traditional school settings. SESI partners with school districts to operate in-district classrooms and standalone schools serving students with special and alternative education needs. The Assistant Teacher collaborates with a teacher to provide individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support, including small-group instruction, monitoring student behavior and progress, communicating with parents, and reinforcing learning and skills using SESI’s instructional model.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to run short distances and move quickly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling up to 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as helping students write, manipulate small objects, or use adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to eight hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to students’ non-verbal cues.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed in 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 materials 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, other assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Credentialing support.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Mental health support.
• Fertility and family-building support.
• Smaller class sizes.
• Professional and leadership development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED