Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services•Santa Rosa, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher (Elementary) works with a small group of students and the teacher to deliver individualized services and supports. The role monitors student behavior, tracks educational progress, communicates with parents, and reinforces the curriculum provided by the teacher. The Assistant Teacher helps students reach their potential and contributes to their academic, social, and emotional success.

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.
Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, 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 during physically and emotionally demanding situations to ensure student safety and well-being.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth.

Responsibilities

Reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher by assigning appropriate tasks, providing one-on-one tutorials, and implementing the SESI rotation model.
Assist the Teacher with large-group activities, correcting papers, supervising testing, guiding independent study or enrichment activities, and providing accommodations and modifications as needed.
Use behavior support and intervention strategies.
Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
Support and document students’ growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise students and ensure they are monitored at all times, including while moving to and from appropriate locations within the school.