Special Education Teaching Assistant 6-12th Grade

Great Hearts Academies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits

Texas Teachers Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Tuition support

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant (Upper School) at Western Hills campus to support students in both general education and special education resource classrooms. The role collaborates with certified teachers to adapt materials, reinforce rules, and help students succeed in small groups or 1:1 settings.

You will assist with assignments, monitor behavior, and support social skills and transitions, while providing needed personal care and clerical support to the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• AA 60 college credit hours or ParaPro certification preferred.
• Experience in special education required.

Responsibilities

• Support students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist students with assignments, homework, projects.
• Adapt materials and provide modifications to aid learning.
• Reinforce classroom rules and behavior management strategies.
• Support development of social skills and positive behaviors.
• Assist with transitions and activities as needed.
• Provide personal hygiene, mobility, or assistive device support.
• Provide general clerical support for the ESS Team.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Reading great books interest

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

AA credits / ParaPro preferred

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Teaching Assistant (Upper School)Location: Great Hearts Western Hills Upper School (8702 Ingram RoadSan Antonio, TX 78245)Reports To: HeadmasterFLSA Status: Hourly, Non-ExemptThe 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 costTexas Teacher Retirement SystemUniquely 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 universitiesRoles and Responsibilities:Academic SupportSupports students in small groups or 1:1Assist students with assignments, homework, projectsUnderstanding how to adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the materialHelp students understand the classroom rules and reinforce the classroom rulesBehavior SupportMonitor student behavior to ensure safety and appropriate interactions.Implement behavior management strategiesAssist students with developing social skills, appropriate interactions, and positive behaviorsAssist with de-escalating student behaviors and ask for support for General Education Teacher and Special Education Team Members as neededReinforces SDI concepts that have already been in effectAdditional SupportHelp students with transitions and activities.Support students with personal hygiene needs such as toileting, feeding, and dressingSupport students with mobility and adaptive equipmentProvides general clerical support for the ESS TeamAdditional DutiesAttend meetings and training sessionsHelp maintain a clean and organized work areaProvide a supportive and positive learning environmentRequired/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.