K-5 Special Education Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

Matching 401K

Professional development

Tuition support

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant for K-5 to support students across general and special education resources. You will work under certified teachers to adapt materials, reinforce classroom rules, and promote safe, positive behavior across settings on campus.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or higher, with associate degree preferred, and experience in special education.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.
• High school diploma or higher; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in special education is preferred.

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 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

Skills

Communication skills

Reading great books

Education

High school diploma or higher

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant for K-5 to support students across general and special education resources. You will work under certified teachers to adapt materials, reinforce classroom rules, and promote safe, positive behavior across settings on campus.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or higher, with associate degree preferred, and experience in special education.