Substitute Special Education Teaching Assistant
About The Position
Great Hearts Academies is hiring an Exceptional Student Services Teaching Assistant for a long-term substitute assignment at Great Hearts Anthem in Anthem, Arizona. This temporary position runs from mid-October through December or early January and is scheduled for 10–20 hours per week. The role reports to the Special Education Campus Coordinator and lists the Campus Headmaster as supervisor. The hourly rate is $16–$18. The Teaching Assistant supports students with exceptional needs in academic, behavioral, and daily activities. The role includes individual and small-group academic assistance, helping students access adapted or modified materials, reinforcing classroom rules and existing specially designed instruction (SDI), monitoring behavior and safety, supporting social skills, and assisting with transitions and personal care. The position also provides clerical support to the Exceptional Student Services team, attends meetings and training, and helps maintain an organized and supportive learning environment. The position requires special education experience, strong oral and written communication skills, and a high school degree or higher. An associate degree or higher is preferred, as is Educational Aide certification I, II, or III. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; OPT/CPT candidates are accepted. Employment is contingent on successful criminal-history background and fingerprint-clearance checks. Local travel may be required for training and professional development. Physical activities include standing, sitting, repetitive hand and body movements, bending, squatting, reaching, and occasionally moving or positioning equipment weighing up to approximately 15 pounds.
Requirements
- High school degree or higher.
- Experience in special education.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- United States work authorization; OPT/CPT candidates are accepted.
- Successful completion of a criminal-history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
- Ability to perform physical functions including standing, sitting, repetitive hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching, and to move or position equipment weighing up to approximately 15 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- An associate degree or higher.
- Educational Aide certification I, II, or III.
- An interest in reading great books.
Responsibilities
- Support students in small groups or one-to-one.
- Assist students with assignments, homework, and projects.
- Adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the material.
- Help students understand classroom rules and reinforce those rules.
- Monitor student behavior to help ensure safety and appropriate interactions.
- Implement behavior management strategies.
- Help students develop social skills, appropriate interactions, and positive behaviors.
- Assist with de-escalating student behaviors and request support from the General Education Teacher and Special Education Team Members as needed.
- Reinforce SDI concepts already in effect.
- Help students with transitions and activities.
- Support students with personal hygiene needs, including toileting, feeding, and dressing.
- Support students with mobility and adaptive equipment.
- Provide general clerical support for the ESS Team.
- Attend meetings and training sessions.
- Help maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Provide a supportive and positive learning environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
