Special Education Teaching Assistant - 6-12

Great Hearts Academies; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Arlington Upper School seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant (6-12) to support students in general and special education classrooms under certified teachers. This hourly, non-exempt role offers collaboration with the ESS Team and opportunities to contribute to a positive learning environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or higher, and experience in special education. Strong oral and written communication, a willingness to read great books, and an Educational

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 and reinforce classroom rules.

Skills

Excellent oral and written沟通

Education

High school degree or higher

Associate’s degree or higher

Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Teaching Assistant - 6-12

Location: Great Hearts Arlington Upper School

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Summary: The Special Education Teaching 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:

• 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

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Texas Teacher Retirement System
• 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

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 required

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.