Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the teacher to support students’ academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs. The role includes leading small-group instruction using the SESI academic rotational model, providing individualized support, reinforcing learning, monitoring behavior, tracking progress, and communicating with parents. The Assistant Teacher also helps maintain student safety and supports students with diverse backgrounds and developmental needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 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.
• Capacity to notice and respond to students’ non-verbal cues.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations.

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 materials and skills by assigning relevant tasks, using data to select appropriate materials, and conducting one-on-one tutorials.
• Assist with large-group activities, grading, independent study, 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 students and ensure they are monitored, including while moving to and from appropriate school locations.
• Collaborate with teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.

What This Job Offers

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