Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services•Philadelphia, PA

26d

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher collaborates with a teacher to support students through small-group instruction and individualized academic and behavioral services. The role includes monitoring student behavior, tracking educational progress, communicating with parents, and reinforcing learning and skills using the organization’s model. The Assistant Teacher works with students from varied developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds and collaborates with teachers and related service providers to address students’ needs.

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.
Capacity to notice and respond to students’ non-verbal cues.
Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations.

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 varied 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 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.
Support, document, and track student progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise students and ensure they are monitored, including when moving to and from appropriate school locations.
Collaborate with teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.