Special Education Teaching Assistant

Great Hearts Academies; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K matching

Graduate degree tuition support

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5) at Archway Lincoln in Chandler, AZ. This hourly, non-exempt role supports students in general and special education settings under certified teachers.

Responsibilities include academic and behavior support, materials modification, transitions, and clerical duties for the ESS team. Requires a high school diploma or higher; associate degree preferred; OPT/CPT accepted; background check required.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in reading great books.
• Experience in special education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Academic Support: Support students in small groups or 1:1; assist with assignments, homework, projects; adapt materials with modifications; reinforce classroom rules.
• Behavior Support: Monitor student behavior; implement behavior strategies; assist with social skills and positive behaviors; de-escalate as needed; support teachers.
• Additional Support: Help with transitions and activities; assist with personal hygiene needs; mobility and equipment; clerical support for ESS team; attend meetings and trainings; maintain clean, organized workspace; provide a positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading interests

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

60 college credits

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5)

Location: Archway Lincoln (2250 S Gilbert Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly ($16-$18 per hour)

Position Summary: 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.

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty

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

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. Associate degree (preferred) or two years/60 credit hours of higher education or a passing score on an appropriate ADE assessment.

Required/Preferred Experience: Has experience in special education.

Required/Preferred Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.

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.