Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services•Felton, DE

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher collaborates with a teacher to support students through small-group instruction, individualized academic and behavioral services, and reinforcement of learning and skills using the SESI academic rotational model. The role includes monitoring student behavior, assessing and documenting educational progress, communicating with parents, and helping students work toward academic, social, and emotional goals. The Assistant Teacher also supports classroom activities and plans, supervises students throughout the school setting, and works with teachers and related service providers to address student needs.

Requirements

High school diploma.
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 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 and composed in physically and emotionally demanding situations to ensure 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 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 while traveling to and from appropriate school locations.
Collaborate with teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.