K-5 Special Education Teaching Assistant

Great Hearts Academies • Anthem, AZ

4d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teaching Assistant is a non-certified assistant supporting the Special Education Program in general education and special education resource classrooms. The assistant supports students in all campus settings under the direction of and in collaboration with certified Special Education and General Education teachers. Additional duties may depend on the candidate’s experience and expertise and the academy’s needs. The role is based at Great Hearts Anthem in Fort Worth, Texas, and reports to the Headmaster. It is a non-exempt, hourly position paying $16–$18 per hour.

Requirements

• High school degree or higher.
• Experience in special education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. 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; may need to move or position equipment weighing up to approximately 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher is preferred.
• Alternatively, an associate degree, two years/60 credit hours of higher education, or a passing score on an appropriate ADE assessment is identified as a qualification pathway.
• Interest in reading great books.

Responsibilities

• Support students individually or in small groups with assignments, homework, and projects.
• Adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn classroom material.
• Help students understand classroom rules and reinforce those rules.
• Monitor student behavior to support safety and appropriate interactions.
• Implement behavior management strategies and help students develop social skills, appropriate interactions, and positive behaviors.
• Assist with de-escalating student behaviors and request support from General Education Teachers 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with minimal employee cost.
• Matching 401(k) program.
• Professional development, including great books seminars with academy colleagues, leadership and special education coursework/pathways, and reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED