Special Education Teaching Assistant

Position: Special Education Teaching Assistant (6-12)
Job Description:

Position Title:

Special Education Teaching Assistant (6-12)

Location:

Glendale Preparatory Academy (23276 N. 83rd Ave. Peoria, AZ 85383)
FLSA Status:
Hourly Compensation Hourly Rate: $16-$18

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty

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

Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

Position Summary:

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.

Duties 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 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.
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