Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services • East Bridgewater, MA

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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 in traditional school settings. SESI partners with school districts to operate in-district classrooms and standalone schools serving students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The organization partners with more than 600 school districts and serves more than 7,000 students.

The Assistant Teacher collaborates with a teacher to provide individualized academic and behavioral support, including leading small-group instruction, monitoring student behavior and progress, communicating with parents, and reinforcing learning and skills. The role uses SESI’s academic rotational model and positive behavioral interventions and support framework. The position also involves supervising students, tracking progress toward goals, and coordinating with teachers and related service providers.

The posted salary range is USD $21.00–$23.00 per hour. FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer and states that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, including 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 support 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 varied 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 or enrichment activities, and accommodations and 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 traveling to and from 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.
• Ongoing professional and leadership development.
• 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