Special Education Instructional Assistant K-5

Great Hearts Academies; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K matching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant for K-5 in Baton Rouge. The role supports both general and special education classrooms under certified teachers. It emphasizes instructional and behavioral supports and collaboration with the ESS Team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or higher, with associate's degree preferred, and experience in special education. OPT/CPT candidates are accepted; travel is possible for training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Academic Support: assist students 1:1 or in small groups, adapt materials and provide modifications.
• Behavior Support: monitor behavior, implement strategies, support social skills and de-escalation with staff.
• Additional Support: assist with transitions, personal hygiene, mobility, clerical tasks, meetings, and maintain a clean learning area.

Skills

Communication

Reading great books

Education

High school diploma or higher

Associate's degree or higher preferred

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Instructional Assistant K-5

Location: Great Hearts Harveston (11801 Bluebonnet Blvd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Hourly

We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix(AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and SanAntonio (TX).

Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.

Distinctive Benefits For Great Hearts Faculty

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Matching 401K program
• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

Special Education Instructional Assistantat Great Hearts:

The Instructional Assistant is a non-certified assistant to the Special Education Program at the academy for both general education and special education resource classrooms. The assistant will work to support students in all settings on campus under the direction of and in collaboration with the certified Special Education teachers and General Education teachers. Additional duties may be included, depending on the experience and expertise of the candidate and the specific academy needs.

Duties And 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

Required/Preferred Education:

High school degree or higher Ideally, candidates will hold an associate's degree or higher,

Required/Preferred Experience:

Has experience in special education.

Required/Preferred Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books. Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.

Physical Functions:

Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

US work authorization isrequired, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.