Special Education Teaching Assistant - 6th-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 Teacher Retirement System

Professional development offerings

Graduate degree support

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies, Live Oak Upper School in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support students in general education and resource classrooms under certified teachers. The assistant will work on campus with flexibility across settings, collaborating with both Special Education and General Education staff to promote inclusive learning.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or higher, strong communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Academic Support: supports students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist students with assignments, homework, projects.
• Adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading great books

Educational Aide certification I-III

Education

High school degree or higher

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Teaching AssistantLocation: Great Hearts Live Oak Upper SchoolFLSA Status: Hourly, Non-ExemptDistinctive benefits for Great Hearts facultyExceptional 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 universitiesPosition Summary: 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.Special Education Teaching Assistant Roles 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,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 is requiredGreat Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity EmployerEmployment 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.