Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services•Loveland, CO

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher collaborates with a teacher to provide individualized academic and behavioral support to students, including leading small-group instruction using the SESI academic rotational model. The role includes reinforcing learning, monitoring behavior and progress, communicating with parents, and supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional goals. The Assistant Teacher works with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds and collaborates with teachers and related service providers to address student needs.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
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.
Ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as assisting with writing, manipulating small objects, or using 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 during physically and emotionally demanding situations and ensure student safety and well-being.

Nice To Haves

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

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 providing one-on-one tutorials.
Assist 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 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 and continuously monitor students, including while they travel to and from appropriate school locations.
Collaborate with teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address student needs.