Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Specialized Education Services, Inc.
Job overview
The Assistant Teacher role at Specialized Education Services, Inc. supports K-12 students with special and alternative education needs by collaborating with teachers to deliver individualized academic and behavioral support, enhancing student potential.
Responsibilities and impact
The Assistant Teacher will work with diverse students, lead small group instruction, assist with behavior and academic support, conduct assessments, reinforce learning, manage classroom activities, implement behavior interventions, ensure student safety, and collaborate with educational staff to support student growth.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a starting salary of $20.00 per hour, comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance programs, mental health support, fertility and family building benefits, paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
Experience and skills
A high school diploma is required, with college experience or a bachelor's degree highly preferred; experience working with special needs students in educational settings is preferred.
Career development
The company provides diverse career pathways, mobility across a national network, ongoing professional and leadership development, and credentialing support.
Work environment and culture
Specialized Education Services, Inc. values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment with small class sizes and a focus on positive behavioral interventions and support.
Company information
Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, partners with over 600 school districts nationwide to provide education services for K-12 students requiring additional support, serving more than 7,000 students.
Unique job features
The role involves working with a proven positive behavioral interventions model (CASE), smaller class sizes, and opportunities to impact students with special and alternative education needs directly.
Company overview
Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) provides tailored educational programs for children and young adults with special needs, including those with autism, emotional and behavioral challenges, and learning disabilities. They operate through a network of schools and programs across the United States, partnering with school districts to offer specialized services that help students achieve academic and personal growth. Founded in 1989, SESI has a long history of commitment to inclusive education, making money primarily through contracts with public school systems and other educational institutions.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight experience working with diverse student populations, especially those with special needs, emphasizing your ability to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.
Focus on showcasing skills in small group instruction, behavior support strategies, and crisis management techniques as described in the job responsibilities.
Apply through multiple platforms including Specialized Education Services, Inc.'s corporate career page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current assistant teachers or education staff at SESI on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their dedication to special education or asking about their experience with SESI's CASE PBIS framework.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'special needs education,' 'behavioral interventions,' 'small group instruction,' 'crisis management,' and 'student progress tracking.'
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