Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services•Peoria, AZ

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 with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. As an Assistant Teacher, you will collaborate with teachers to provide small-group instruction and individualized academic and behavioral support. You will monitor student behavior and progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills using SESI’s instructional model. The role involves supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional goals and maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment. The position offers a starting pay rate of USD $18.50 per hour. The employer describes professional development and career mobility opportunities, paid training, tuition reimbursement, credentialing support, and a benefits package that includes healthcare, a 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance, mental health support, and fertility and family-building benefits.

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 assisting with writing, manipulating small objects, or using 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 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 individualized 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 when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
Support the creation and implementation of daily plans.
Document and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise and continuously monitor students, including while traveling to and from appropriate school locations.
Collaborate with teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.