K-5 Special Education Teaching Assistant

Great Hearts; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Lakeside Lower School in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5) to support general and special education classrooms under certified teachers. The role involves academic and behavioral support, transitions, and basic personal care with training and collaboration across staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma or higher (AA/AS preferred), and an interest in reading great books.

Qualifications

• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in reading great books.
• Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.

Responsibilities

• Academic Support: assist students in small groups or 1:1, adapt materials, reinforce classroom rules.
• Behavior Support: monitor behavior, implement strategies, help develop social skills and de-escalate as needed.
• Additional Support: help with transitions, personal care, mobility, clerical tasks, attend trainings, maintain organized workspace.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading great books

Education

High school diploma

AA/AS degree preferred

Job description

Great Hearts Lakeside Lower School in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5) to support general and special education classrooms under certified teachers. The role involves academic and behavioral support, transitions, and basic personal care with training and collaboration across staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma or higher (AA/AS preferred), and an interest in reading great books.