Special Education Teaching Assistants - Multiple location Phoenix Valley

Great Hearts Academies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Special Student Services - Teaching Assistant to support the Special Education and ESL programs at the Great Hearts Arizona Academies campus. The role collaborates with certified SPED and General Education teachers to assist in all classroom settings.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or higher (associate's preferred), prior SPED experience, strong communication, and an Educational Aide certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills and an interest in reading great books.
• Education: high school diploma or higher; associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Experience: has experience in special education; Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assists students with assignments, homework, and projects.
• Adapts materials and provides modifications to help students learn.
• Reinforces classroom rules and supports behavior guidance.
• Monitors student behavior and implements behavior management strategies.
• Assists with transitions, personal hygiene, mobility, and other support tasks as needed.
• Provides general clerical support for the ESS Team and attends meetings and trainings.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Interest in reading great books

Educational Aide certification I, II,3

Education

High school diploma or higher

Associate's degree or higher preferred

Job description

Position Title: Special Student Services - Teaching Assistants

Department: ESS - General

Location: Great Hearts Arizona Academies

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Position Summary: The Special Student Services (Special Education and ESL) 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.

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,

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 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.

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.