Special Education Teaching Assistant: Classroom Support & Growth

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Special Student Services - Teaching Assistant position supports both general education and special education resource classrooms at Great Hearts North Texas Academies. You will work under certified Special Education and General Education teachers to help students learn and apply modifications.

Requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), strong communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.

Qualifications

• High school degree or higher.
• Ideal: associate degree or higher.
• Experience in special education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist with assignments, homework, and projects.
• Adapt materials and provide modifications to help learning.
• Reinforce classroom rules and expectations.
• Monitor and support student behavior; de-escalate with teacher support.
• Assist with transitions, hygiene needs, mobility, and equipment as needed.
• Provide clerical support to the ESS Team.
• Attend meetings and trainings; maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Clear communication

Interest in reading great books

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Educational Aide certification I/II/III

Job description

The Special Student Services - Teaching Assistant position supports both general education and special education resource classrooms at Great Hearts North Texas Academies. You will work under certified Special Education and General Education teachers to help students learn and apply modifications.

Requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), strong communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.