K-5 Special Education Assistant — Growth & Impact

Great Hearts Academies; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Matching 401K

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in Buckeye, AZ seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5) to support students in general and resource classrooms under certified teachers' guidance.

The role emphasizes small-group and 1:1 instruction, behavior support, SDI concepts, classroom safety, and collaboration with teachers; requires high school diploma or higher, experience in special education preferred. On-site position with competitive hourly pay $16-$18.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or higher; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in special education is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assists students with assignments, homework, and projects.
• Adapts materials and provides modifications to aid learning.
• Reinforces classroom rules and supports behavior management.
• Assists with transitions, personal care, and mobility needs.
• Performs general clerical tasks for the ESS Team.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading great books

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Great Hearts Academies in Buckeye, AZ seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5) to support students in general and resource classrooms under certified teachers' guidance.

The role emphasizes small-group and 1:1 instruction, behavior support, SDI concepts, classroom safety, and collaboration with teachers; requires high school diploma or higher, experience in special education preferred. On-site position with competitive hourly pay $16-$18.