Special Education Teaching Assistant
Great Hearts Academies•Baton Rouge, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant is a non-certified assistant to the Special Education Program at the academy for both general education and special education resource classrooms. The assistant will work to support students in all settings on campus under the direction of and in collaboration with the certified Special Education teachers and General Education teachers. Additional duties may be included, depending on the experience and expertise of the candidate and the specific academy needs.
Requirements
- High school degree or higher
- Has experience in special education.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.
- Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching.
- May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Ideally, candidates will hold an associate's degree or higher
- Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supports students in small groups or 1:1
- Assist students with assignments, homework, projects
- Understanding how to adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the material
- Help students understand the classroom rules and reinforce the classroom rules
- Monitor student behavior to ensure safety and appropriate interactions.
- Implement behavior management strategies
- Assist students with developing social skills, appropriate interactions, and positive behaviors
- Assist with de-escalating student behaviors and ask for support for General Education Teacher and Special Education Team Members as needed
- Reinforces SDI concepts that have already been in effect
- Help students with transitions and activities.
- Support students with personal hygiene needs such as toileting, feeding, and dressing
- Support students with mobility and adaptive equipment
- Provides 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
