Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5)

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental,

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant for K-5 at the Northern Oaks campus in San Antonio. You will support students in general and special education settings under certified teachers, assisting with academics, behavior, and daily routines on campus.

The role emphasizes collaboration, classroom resilience, and a passion for classical liberal arts education. Requires high school diploma; associate's degree or higher preferred, with experience in special education

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher required; associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Experience in special education is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist with assignments, homework, and projects.
• Adapt materials and provide modifications for learning needs.
• Reinforce classroom rules and support behavior management.
• Support with transitions, personal care tasks, and mobility needs.
• Attend meetings and maintain a tidy, positive learning environment.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Reading great books interest

Education

High school diploma or higher

Associate's degree or higher preferred

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5) Location: Great Hearts Northern Oaks Lower School (17223 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247) Reports To: Headmaster FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds.

Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge(LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX).

Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education.

We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.

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

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 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

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.

Travel required:

• May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

US Work Authorization is required.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

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.

Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education.

We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas.

Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally.

At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence.

We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds—inside and outside education—who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community.

Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators.

At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts.

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