Upper School Special Education Assistant — Impact & Support

Great Hearts Academies; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

TX Teacher Retirement System

Professional development

Graduate degree support

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant for the Upper School at Prairie View to support students in general and special education settings. The role works under certified teachers to adapt materials, reinforce SDI concepts, and assist with behavior management in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include academic support, social skills development, transitions, and occasional clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or higher.
• Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• ParaPro certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students in small groups or 1:1 with assignments.
• Modify materials and provide accommodations to help learning.
• Reinforce classroom rules and SDI concepts.
• Monitor behavior and assist with de-escalation as needed.
• Assist with personal hygiene, mobility, and equipment needs.
• Attend meetings and training; maintain an organized workspace.

Skills

Communication

Reading great books

Education

High school diploma or higher

Associate's degree or higher

AA/60 hours/ParaPro

Job description

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant for the Upper School at Prairie View to support students in general and special education settings. The role works under certified teachers to adapt materials, reinforce SDI concepts, and assist with behavior management in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include academic support, social skills development, transitions, and occasional clerical tasks.