Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5)

Great Hearts Online; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Lakeside Lower School is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant for grades K-5 to support students in general and special education classrooms. The role collaborates with certified teachers to adapt materials and reinforce learning across settings.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or higher, with preferred AA or 60 college credits and ParaPro certification. This is an hourly, non-exempt position in Fort Worth, with comprehensive benefits and development

Qualifications

• Experience in special education preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass background checks and suitability screening.

Responsibilities

• Support students in 1:1 or small groups in classroom.
• Assist with assignments, homework and modifications.
• Reinforce SDI concepts and classroom rules.
• Help with transitions, activities and personal care tasks.
• Attend meetings and support ESS team as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Reading great books

Education

High school diploma or higher

AA degree preferred

60 college credits

ParaPro proficiency exam preferred

Job description

## Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5)Apply: Onsite: Ft. Worth, Texas: Full time: Posted Today: R-838**Position Title:** Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5) **Location:** Great Hearts Lakeside Lower School (7633 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76123) **Reports To:** Headmaster **FLSA 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 cost* Texas Teacher Retirement System * Uniquely 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 universities**Roles 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 rules Behavior 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 effect Additional 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. 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.**