Part-Time Elementary Special Education Teaching Assistant

Great Hearts Online; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support students in general and special education resource classrooms under the guidance of certified teachers.

The role involves academic and behavioral support, assisting with assignments, ensuring safety, helping with transitions, and providing clerical support to the ESS team; prior experience in special education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in reading great books.
• Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.
• High school diploma or higher; associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Academic Support: 1:1 or small groups to assist with assignments and projects.
• Behavior Support: monitor behavior and reinforce classroom rules.
• Support with transitions and activities; assist with personal hygiene needs and mobility as needed.
• Provide clerical support for the ESS Team and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Reading interest

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Educational Aide certification I-III preferred

Job description

A-Assistant Teacher ESS(H)### A-Assistant Teacher ESS(H)Apply: Onsite: Peoria, AZ: Part time: Posted Today: R-993**Position Title:** Special Education Instructional Assistant**Department:** ESS - General**Location:** Academy**Reports To:** Headmaster**EEO Classification:** Laborers and helpers**FLSA Status:** Hourly**Compensation Type:** Non-Exempt**Compensation Amount:** $XX,000-$XX,000**Position Summary:** 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.**Duties and Responsibilities:**Academic Support* 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 rulesBehavior 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 effectAdditional 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,**Required/Preferred Experience:** Has experience in special education.**Required/Preferred Skills:** Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books. Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.**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.**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.**