Special Education Teaching Assistant 6-12th Grade

Great Hearts Academies; Arlington (TX); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Exceptional benefits

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Great Hearts Arlington Upper School is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support students in general and special education settings. The role collaborates with certified SPED and General Education teachers to implement modifications and reinforce learning in a structured, supportive environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or higher (AA preferred), experience in SPED, and strong communication skills; Educational Aide certification is a plus.

Competenze

• Requires high school diploma or higher; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience in special education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; interest in reading great books.

Mansioni

• Supports students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist students with assignments, homework, projects.
• Adapts materials and provides modifications to help learning.
• Reinforces classroom rules and routines.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Reading interest

Formazione

High school diploma or higher

Associate’s degree preferred

Strumenti

Educational Aide certification I/II/III preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Title: Special Education Teaching Assistant (Upper School)

Location: Great Hearts Arlington Upper School (6701 S Cooper St.
Arlington, TX 76001)

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

The Special Student Services - 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 n 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
• Texas Teacher Retirement System
• 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

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. Some locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.

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.