1:1 Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5)

Great Hearts Academies; Goodyear (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 25.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K matching

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Great Hearts Academies in Goodyear, Arizona (Archway Trivium, 2001 N Bullard Ave), is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant for grades K-5 to support students in general and special education classrooms under certified teachers.

This on-site, hourly role emphasizes academic and behavioral support, 1:1 and small group work, and collaboration with the ESS Team. A high school diploma or higher is required; an associate degree is preferred, and OPT/CPT work authorization is accepted.

Qualifikationen

• High school degree or higher; associate degree preferred or 60 credit hours or ADE assessment passing.
• Experience in special education desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Supports students 1:1 or in small groups.
• Assist students with assignments and projects.
• Adapt materials and provide modifications to support learning.
• Reinforce classroom rules and supports behavior.
• Provide clerical support to the ESS Team.
• Attend meetings and trainings; help maintain organized work area.

Kenntnisse

Oral and written communication

Reading great books interest

1:1 and small group support

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Associate degree

ADE assessment passing score

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title: Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5)

Location: Archway Trivium ( 2001 N Bullard Avenue, Goodyear, Arizona)

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Hourly Rate: $16-$18

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.

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Matching 401K program
• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, fromgreat booksseminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

Roles and Responsibilities:

Academic Support

• Supports students 1:1 or at times in small groups
• 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

Behavior Support

• 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

Additional Support

• 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
• Additional Duties
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Help maintain a clean and organized work area
• Provide a supportive and positive learning environment

Required/Preferred Education:

High school degree or higher Ideally, candidates will hold an associate’s degree or higher. Associate degree (preferred) or two years/60 credit hours of higher education or a passing score on an appropriate ADE assessment.

Required/Preferred Experience:

Has experience in special education.

Required/Preferred Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.

Physical Functions:

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.

US work authorization isrequired, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.