Special Education Teaching Assistant (6-12)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

401K matching

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant (6-12) at Glendale Preparatory Academy in Peoria, AZ. The role supports students in general and special education settings under certified teachers, with a focus on academic and behavioral supports.

Requires a high school diploma or higher; associate degree preferred. Willingness to collaborate with teachers, participate in training, and travel for local opportunities is noted.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or higher; associate degree preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; reading great books a plus.

Responsibilities

• Academic Support: assist students 1:1 or in small groups; adapt materials and provide modifications.
• Behavior Support: monitor behavior; implement strategies; help develop social skills and positive behaviors; de-escalate as needed.
• Additional Support: assist with transitions, personal hygiene needs, mobility and equipment; provide clerical support; attend trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading interest

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Teaching Assistant (6-12)

Location: Glendale Preparatory Academy (23276 N. 83rd Ave. Peoria, AZ 85383)

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Hourly Rate: $16-$18

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

Roles 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 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.