Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services•Phoenix, AZ

12d

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher collaborates with a teacher to support students through small-group instruction, individualized academic and behavioral assistance, progress monitoring, and reinforcement of learning and skills using the SESI academic rotational model. The role includes working with students from diverse backgrounds and supporting their academic, social, and emotional goals. The assistant teacher helps with assessments, classroom activities, daily plans, supervision, and coordination with teachers and related service providers. The position may involve de-escalation, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain student and staff safety. The role requires physical activity, including running short distances, moving swiftly, bending, kneeling, crouching, and assisting students with mobility challenges. It also involves fine motor support, computer or tablet use for up to eight hours daily, and noticing and responding to students’ non-verbal cues. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The posted starting salary is USD $18.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma.
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 up to 50 pounds or more.
Ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as assisting with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to eight 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 ensure 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 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 and enrichment activities, and accommodations or modifications as needed.
Use behavior support and intervention strategies.
Use de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if 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 during transitions to and from appropriate school locations.
Collaborate with teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.