Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services • Naperville, IL

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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. As an Assistant Teacher, you collaborate with teachers to provide small-group instruction and individualized academic and behavioral support. You monitor student behavior and progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills. The role includes supervising students, supporting their academic, social, and emotional goals, and using behavior support and intervention strategies, including de-escalation and crisis management when needed. The position requires physical activity, including moving quickly in response to student needs and assisting students with mobility challenges. The starting pay is USD $16.25 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly 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, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to students’ non-verbal cues.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed in physically and emotionally demanding situations to ensure student safety and well-being.

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 providing one-on-one tutorials.
• Assist the teacher with large-group activities, grading, independent study or enrichment activities, and accommodations or modifications as needed.
• Use behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Use de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if 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 and monitor students, including when moving to and from appropriate school locations.
• Collaborate with teachers, 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 benefits.
• Professional and leadership development.
• Diverse career pathways and mobility across the national network.
• Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.

What This Job Offers

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