Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services • Lexington Park, MD

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About The Position

The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the teacher to support students through small-group instruction, individualized academic and behavior services, and reinforcement of learning and skills using the SESI academic rotational model. The role involves monitoring student behavior and educational progress, assisting with assessments and daily plans, communicating and working collaboratively to meet students’ needs, and helping ensure student safety and well-being.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to run short distances and move quickly 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.
• Ability to notice and respond to students’ non-verbal cues.
• Ability to remain calm during physically and emotionally demanding situations to help ensure student safety and well-being.

Nice To Haves

• College experience or a bachelor’s degree is highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting is 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 materials 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 and 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.
• Support, document, and track student progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise students and ensure they are monitored, including while traveling 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