Assistant Teacher ($500 sign on bonus)

Specialized Education Services•Miamisburg, OH

About The Position

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K–12 students who need additional support to succeed 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 assistant teacher collaborates with a teacher to provide individualized instruction and support, monitor behavior and educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills. The role includes working with small groups and supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional goals.

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.
Fine motor skills to assist students with writing, small objects, or 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 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 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 providing one-on-one tutorials.
Assist with large-group activities, grading, independent study and enrichment activities, and student accommodations and modifications.
Use behavioral 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 growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise and monitor students, including while accompanying them to and from appropriate school locations.
Collaborate with teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address student needs.