Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services • Willimantic, CT

15d

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. The organization partners with more than 600 school districts and serves more than 7,000 students.

The Assistant Teacher collaborates with a teacher to provide individualized academic and behavioral support, including small-group instruction, tutorials, assessments, and learning accommodations. The role also involves monitoring student behavior and progress, supporting daily plans, communicating and collaborating with school staff and service providers, and maintaining student safety through supervision and, when necessary, de-escalation, crisis management, and physical restraint.

SESI offers career pathways, professional and leadership development, paid training, tuition reimbursement, credentialing support, evidence-based instructional models, smaller class sizes, and a benefits package. The posted salary range is USD $20.00–$23.00 per hour.

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 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 eight 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 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 providing one-on-one tutorials.
• Assist with large-group activities, grading, independent study or 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 students and ensure they are monitored, including while moving to and from school locations.
• Collaborate with teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address student needs.

Benefits

• Diverse career pathways and mobility across a national network.
• Ongoing professional and leadership development.
• Paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Credentialing support.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Mental health support.
• Fertility and family-building benefits.
• Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.

What This Job Offers

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