Special Education Teaching Assistant 6-12th Grade

Great Hearts Academies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental,

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant for the Upper School at the Prairie View campus in Fort Worth, TX. The hourly, non-exempt role supports the Special Student Services team and collaborates with certified teachers to assist both general and special education students.

Responsibilities include academic and behavioral support, assisting with assignments, and facilitating a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist students with assignments and modifications to learn materials.
• Monitor behavior and reinforce classroom rules; support SDI concepts as needed.
• Attend meetings and trainings and provide a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading interest

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Teaching Assistant (Upper School)

Location: Great Hearts Prairie View Upper School (9001 NW Hwy 287
Ft. Worth, TX 76131)

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.