Special Education Teaching Assistant

Great Hearts Academies; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies Goodyear campus seeks an Instructional Assistant to support general and special education classrooms under certified teachers. The role involves academic support, behavior management, and assisting with transitions and personal needs to create a positive learning environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or higher (associate degree preferred), excellent communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Academic Support: Supports students in small groups or 1:1; assist students with assignments, homework, projects; adapt materials and provide modifications; reinforce classroom rules.
• Behavior Support: Monitor student behavior; implement behavior management strategies; assist with developing social skills and positive behaviors; de-escalate behaviors with support as needed.
• Additional Support: Help with transitions and activities; support personal hygiene, mobility and adaptive equipment; provide general clerical support for the ESS Team.
• Additional Duties: Attend meetings and training; maintain a clean and organized workspace; provide a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading great books

Educational Aide cert

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Compensation Type: Hourly

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.

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.

Classical Education. Revolutionary Schools.

Great Hearts Academies is a leading network of public charter schools dedicated to providing exceptional classical liberal arts education and fostering thriving communities for over 25,000 students.

Education Administration Programs Health and Human Services Government Administration

Company size 1,001-5,000 employees

Company type Nonprofit Founded 2002

Total funding $150K Grant

Location Goodyear, Arizona, United States