Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services•New York, NY

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 small-group instruction and individualized academic and behavioral support, monitor student behavior and progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills. The position works with students from diverse backgrounds and supports their academic, social, and emotional development. SESI offers career pathways and professional development, paid training, tuition reimbursement, credentialing support, evidence-based instructional models, and smaller class sizes. The role may involve physically demanding student-support tasks, including responding to student needs, assisting with mobility, and maintaining student and staff safety.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Ability to run short distances and move swiftly, 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 to support 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 varying 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 the teacher with large-group activities, grading, independent study, enrichment activities, accommodations, and 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 school locations.
Collaborate with teachers, other assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.