Upper School Special Education Assistant — Growth & Impact

Great Hearts Academies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits

Texas Teachers Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Tuition support

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant (Upper School) at Western Hills campus to support students in both general education and special education resource classrooms. The role collaborates with certified teachers to adapt materials, reinforce rules, and help students succeed in small groups or 1:1 settings.

You will assist with assignments, monitor behavior, and support social skills and transitions, while providing needed personal care and clerical support to the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• AA 60 college credit hours or ParaPro certification preferred.
• Experience in special education required.

Responsibilities

• Support students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist students with assignments, homework, projects.
• Adapt materials and provide modifications to aid learning.
• Reinforce classroom rules and behavior management strategies.
• Support development of social skills and positive behaviors.
• Assist with transitions and activities as needed.
• Provide personal hygiene, mobility, or assistive device support.
• Provide general clerical support for the ESS Team.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Reading great books interest

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

AA credits / ParaPro preferred

Job description

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant (Upper School) at Western Hills campus to support students in both general education and special education resource classrooms. The role collaborates with certified teachers to adapt materials, reinforce rules, and help students succeed in small groups or 1:1 settings.

You will assist with assignments, monitor behavior, and support social skills and transitions, while providing needed personal care and clerical support to the