Assistant Teacher ($500 sign on bonus)

Specialized Education Services•Marion, 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 for students with special and alternative education needs. The Assistant Teacher collaborates with a teacher to deliver individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support, including small-group instruction, progress monitoring, and reinforcement of learning and skills through SESI’s educational model.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
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 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 and composed 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 learning 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 and 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.
Document and track students’ academic, social, and emotional growth and progress toward goals.
Supervise students and ensure they are monitored, including while moving to and from appropriate school locations.
Collaborate with teachers, other assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.