Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services•Fulton, MD

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 the teacher to deliver individualized academic and behavioral support, lead small-group instruction, monitor student behavior and progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
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, manipulate small objects, or use 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 behavioral 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 completing one-on-one tutorials.
Assist with large-group activities, grading, independent study and enrichment activities, and student accommodations and modifications.
Use behavior-support and intervention strategies.
Use de-escalation techniques and behavior support as needed to maintain student and staff safety.
Support the creation and implementation of daily lesson plans.
Document and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise and monitor students, including while moving to and from appropriate school locations.
Collaborate with teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address student needs.