Special Education - Teaching Assistant - K-5

Greatheartsonline; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Prairie View Lower School in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant for K-5 to support students in general and special education settings on campus. The role works under the direction of certified Special Education and General Education teachers to adapt materials and reinforce classroom expectations.

Responsibilities include 1:1 and small-group support, help with assignments, behavior management, and aiding transitions.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in reading great books.
• US Work Authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Supports students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist students with assignments, homework, projects.
• Adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn.
• Help students understand and reinforce classroom rules.
• Monitor student behavior and implement behavior management strategies.
• Assist with developing social skills, appropriate interactions, and positive behaviors.
• De-escalate student behaviors and seek support as needed.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Provide clerical support for the ESS Team.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Job description

## Special Education - Teaching Assistant - K-5Applyremote type: Onsitelocations: Ft. Worth, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-333**Position Title:** Special Education Teaching Assistant - K-5**Location:** Great Hearts Prairie View Lower School**Reports To:** Headmaster**FLSA Status:** Hourly, Non-Exempt**Position Summary:** The Special Education 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 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.**Duties 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 rulesBehavior 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 effectAdditional 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,**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.**