Assistant Teacher

Overview

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K-12 students needing additional supports. SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools, serving over 7,000 students.

Responsibilities

• Work in a setting with diverse students from various backgrounds.
• Support an assigned student according to their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Develop and modify behavior support plans.
• Implement behavior support plans, record data, and track progress.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Employ de-escalation techniques and physical restraint if necessary.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment.
• Supervise students and ensure continuous monitoring.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for consistent behavior support plan implementation.
• Provide personal care support as needed.
• Communicate with parents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Experience working in educational settings with students needing intensive behavioral interventions preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring handling up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks.
• Capacity 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.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Benefits

• Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Mental health support.
• Fertility and family building support.

Pay

USD $18.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.