Impactful Upper School SPED Assistant (6-12)

Great Hearts Online; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Western Hills Upper School in San Antonio, TX seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support both general and special education classrooms. The role involves one-on-one and small-group guidance, adapting materials, and reinforcing classroom routines.

You will collaborate with certified Special Education and General Education teachers to create a positive learning environment and assist with transitions, mobility, and personal care as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher is required; AA preferred where applicable.
• Experience in special education or similar settings is desired.
• Education certifications such as ParaPro are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support students in small groups or 1:1
• Assist with assignments, homework, and projects
• Adapt materials and provide modifications
• Reinforce classroom rules and SDI concepts
• Support with transitions, mobility, and routines
• Attend meetings and maintain a clean work area

Skills

Communication

Student support

Behavior support

Reading interest

Education

High school diploma or higher

Associate's degree preferred

60 college credit hours or ParaPro exam

Tools

ParaPro certification

Educational Aide cert I/II/III

Job description

Great Hearts Western Hills Upper School in San Antonio, TX seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support both general and special education classrooms. The role involves one-on-one and small-group guidance, adapting materials, and reinforcing classroom routines.

You will collaborate with certified Special Education and General Education teachers to create a positive learning environment and assist with transitions, mobility, and personal care as needed.