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Specialized Education Services

Assistant Teacher

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$34,974 / year median in Illinois

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Advance student potential—and your own—as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering individualized services and support. Realize the joy of possibility as you monitor student behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills through our proven model. SESI.R3 Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Lead small group instruction as you implement the SESI academic rotational model. Partner with the teacher in providing customized behavior and academic support and conducting 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. Support, document, and track 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. SESI.R3 High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred. Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred.