Special Education Instructional Assistant K-5

Great Hearts Online; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits (medical, dental,

401K matching

Professional development offerings

Graduate degree support

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant for K-5 to support students in general and special education classrooms onsite in Baton Rouge, LA. The role involves academic support, behavior strategies, and collaboration with certified teachers.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or higher, with associate degrees preferred, and experience in special education. Educational Aide certification I–III is a plus; strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school degree or higher; associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Experience in special education is required or preferred.
• Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist students with assignments, homework, projects.
• Adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn.
• Reinforce classroom rules and SDI concepts; support behavior management.
• Attend meetings and provide general clerical support for ESS Team.

Skills

Special education experience

Oral communication

Written communication

Reading great books

Education

High school diploma or higher

Associate's degree or higher preferred

Educational Aide certification I/II/III preferred

Job description

## Special Education Instructional Assistant K-5Apply: Onsite: Baton Rouge, LA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-645**Position Title:** Special Education Instructional Assistant K-5**Location:** Great Hearts Harveston (11801 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70810)**Reports To:** Headmaster**FLSA Status:** HourlyWe 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 Assistant at 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 rulesBehavior 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 effectAdditional 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 is required, 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.**