Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services • Casa Grande, AZ

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About The Position

The Assistant Teacher collaborates with a teacher to provide individualized academic and behavioral support to students, including leading small-group instruction through the SESI academic rotational model. The role includes reinforcing teacher-introduced learning, monitoring behavior and progress, communicating with parents, and supporting student academic, social, and emotional development. The Assistant Teacher also supervises students and works with teachers and related service providers to address students’ needs.

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 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 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 learning by assigning relevant tasks, using data to select appropriate materials, and conducting one-on-one tutorials.
• Assist with large-group activities, grading, independent study and enrichment activities, and accommodations or modifications.
• 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.
• Support, document, and track student 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.

What This Job Offers

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