About This Role
This teaching role focuses on providing academic, social, and emotional services to K-12 students who require additional support to succeed in a traditional school setting. The Math Teacher will utilize proven instructional models, strategies, and curriculum to help students shine in school.
Responsibilities
- Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and provide individualized attention to meet the needs of all students
- Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote students' academic performance
- Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans
- Collaborate with team members to foster an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
- Apply the school's behavior support and intervention strategies
- Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and team members
- Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward goals; develop and maintain required forms and files
- Participate in the school's daily functions (e.g., morning, lunch, afternoon supervisory duties), as well as conferences, meetings, and training
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Valid teaching certification preferred
- Commitment to learning and implementing feedback
- Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a dynamic educational environment
Benefits
- 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
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee assistance program
- Mental health support
- Fertility and family building
- Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings
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
About the Company
Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of Full Bloom, 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 over 600 school districts nationwide to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools, serving more than 7,000 students.
