Middle School SPED Tutor & Program Assistant

Amplus Academy; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Amplus Academy in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Special Program Teaching Assistant (SPTA) for middle school to work primarily with grades 6-8 students. Under supervision, you will tutor, instruct, and mentor students with special needs.

This 10-month, 179-day position offers hourly pay between $15 and $26, depending on licensure, with duties including supporting teachers, preparing materials, and monitoring classroom safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree preferred.
• State of Nevada substitute license preferred.
• One year experience working with special education students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tutor, instruct, mentoring and/or lecturing to special education students.
• Assist professionals with special education students in various classes.
• Assist teacher in correcting papers and presenting instructional materials.
• Assist with student progress reports, testing, and parent concerns.
• Assist students with personal care and safety.
• Maintain discipline and encourage appropriate behavior.
• Supervise playground activities and transitions.
• Possibly assist with prosthetic devices usage and transportation support.

Skills

CPR/AED

Special needs support

Classroom supervision

Staff communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

CPR/AED equipment

Job description

Amplus Academy in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Special Program Teaching Assistant (SPTA) for middle school to work primarily with grades 6-8 students. Under supervision, you will tutor, instruct, and mentor students with special needs.

This 10-month, 179-day position offers hourly pay between $15 and $26, depending on licensure, with duties including supporting teachers, preparing materials, and monitoring classroom safety.