Assistant Teacher

Company Overview Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K‑12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run in‑district classrooms and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs of special and alternative education students. Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students. What You Can Expect From Us Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development. Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support. Data‑driven, evidence‑based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE. An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more. Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings. Responsibilities Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Lead small group instruction and implement the SESI academic rotational model. Partner with the teacher to provide customized behavior and academic support and conduct formal and informal assessments. Reinforce students’ learning of teacher‑introduced materials and skills by assigning relevant tasks, using data to determine appropriate materials, and completing one‑on‑one tutorials. Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading work, guiding independent study or enrichment activities, and providing accommodations and modifications as necessary. Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies. Implement de‑escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff. Support the creation and implementation of daily plans. Document, track, and report student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals. Supervise students and ensure they are always monitored, including to and from appropriate school locations. Work in collaboration with other teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs. Qualifications High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor’s degree highly preferred. Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred. Posted Salary Range USD $18.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr. Physical Requirements 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 requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more. Skill in managing 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 non‑verbal cues from students. Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well‑being. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer. Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at FullBloom, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to age, color, gender, physical or mental disability, civil union/domestic partnership, national origin, citizenship status, race, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions, political affiliation, veteran status and uniformed servicemember status, genetic information, or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Specialized Education Services, Inc.