Special Education Teaching Assistants Fall 2027

Great Hearts Academies; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits

401K match

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Blossom Rock in Apache Junction, AZ, seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5) for Fall 2027. The role supports students in general and special education classrooms under certified teachers, with duties across academic and behavior support.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or higher (associate degree preferred), plus experience in special education. The position offers competitive benefits, 401K match, and access to professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher required.
• Associate degree preferred or higher.
• Two years/60 credit hours of higher education or ADE assessment passing.
• Experience in special education.

Responsibilities

• Academic Support: supports students in small groups or 1:1; assist with assignments and modifications.
• Behavior Support: monitor behavior, implement strategies, assist with social skills.
• Additional Support: help with transitions, personal care, mobility, and clerical tasks; attend meetings.

Skills

Communication

Reading interest

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Two years/60 credit hours

ADE assessment required

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5) Fall 2027

Location: Great Hearts Blossom Rock (10075 S. Dutchman Dr., Apache Junction, AZ 85120)

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Hourly Rate: $16-$18

The Instructional 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.

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Matching 401K program
• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, fromgreat booksseminars 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. Associate degree (preferred) or two years/60 credit hours of higher education or a passing score on an appropriate ADE assessment.

Required/Preferred Experience: Has experience in special education.

Required/Preferred Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.

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 isrequired, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.

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.