Special Education Teaching Assistants Fall 2027

0128 Blossom Rock Preparatory Academy; United States; Sur place; USD 22 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Great Hearts Blossom Rock is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant for grades K-5 for Fall 2027 at the Apache Junction, AZ campus. The role supports students in small groups or 1:1, assists with assignments, and helps adapt materials to meet learning needs.

Responsibilities include behavior support, transitions, personal care, and collaboration with the General Education and Special Education teams. US work authorization is required; criminal history checks will be completed.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in reading great books.

Responsabilités

• Support students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist with assignments, homework, projects.
• Adapt materials and provide modifications to support learning.
• Reinforce classroom rules and SDI concepts.
• Help with transitions, personal hygiene, mobility, and equipment.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Provide clerical support for the ESS Team.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Reading great books

Formation

Associate degree (preferred)

Two years / 60 credits

ADE assessment" (passing score)

Description du poste

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

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

Benefits

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Matching 401K program
• Unikely 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

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.

Travel required:

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

US work authorization is required, 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.

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.