Special Education Instructional Aide – Part-Time

Great Hearts Online; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support students in general and special education resource classrooms under the guidance of certified teachers.

The role involves academic and behavioral support, assisting with assignments, ensuring safety, helping with transitions, and providing clerical support to the ESS team; prior experience in special education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in reading great books.
• Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.
• High school diploma or higher; associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Academic Support: 1:1 or small groups to assist with assignments and projects.
• Behavior Support: monitor behavior and reinforce classroom rules.
• Support with transitions and activities; assist with personal hygiene needs and mobility as needed.
• Provide clerical support for the ESS Team and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Reading interest

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Educational Aide certification I-III preferred

Job description

Great Hearts Academies in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support students in general and special education resource classrooms under the guidance of certified teachers.

The role involves academic and behavioral support, assisting with assignments, ensuring safety, helping with transitions, and providing clerical support to the ESS team; prior experience in special education is preferred.