Special Education Teaching Assistant — Empower Students

Great Hearts Academies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Special Student Services - Teaching Assistant to support the Special Education and ESL programs at the Great Hearts Arizona Academies campus. The role collaborates with certified SPED and General Education teachers to assist in all classroom settings.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or higher (associate's preferred), prior SPED experience, strong communication, and an Educational Aide certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills and an interest in reading great books.
• Education: high school diploma or higher; associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Experience: has experience in special education; Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assists students with assignments, homework, and projects.
• Adapts materials and provides modifications to help students learn.
• Reinforces classroom rules and supports behavior guidance.
• Monitors student behavior and implements behavior management strategies.
• Assists with transitions, personal hygiene, mobility, and other support tasks as needed.
• Provides general clerical support for the ESS Team and attends meetings and trainings.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Interest in reading great books

Educational Aide certification I, II,3

Education

High school diploma or higher

Associate's degree or higher preferred

Job description

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Special Student Services - Teaching Assistant to support the Special Education and ESL programs at the Great Hearts Arizona Academies campus. The role collaborates with certified SPED and General Education teachers to assist in all classroom settings.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or higher (associate's preferred), prior SPED experience, strong communication, and an Educational Aide certification preferred.