Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services • Elkton, MD

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About The Position

The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the teacher to work with small groups of students and provide individualized services and support. The role includes monitoring student behavior, tracking educational progress, communicating with parents, and reinforcing learning and skills through the SESI academic rotational model. The Assistant Teacher supports students’ academic, social, and emotional growth and helps maintain their safety and well-being.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 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.
• Fine motor skills to help students with writing, small objects, or 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.
• Ability to remain calm during physically and emotionally demanding situations to support 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 behavior 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.
• Document and track student progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise students and ensure they are monitored, including while traveling to and from appropriate school locations.
• Collaborate with teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address student needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED