Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5)

Position Title: Special Education Instructional Assistant

Location: Great Hearts Roosevelt (555 S Jackrabbit Rd Buckeye AZ)

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hourly

Hourly Rate: $16-$18

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.

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty

• Exceptional Benefits (medical dental vision etc.) with minimal employee cost

• Matching 401K program

• Uniquely 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

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 associates degree or higher. Associate degree (preferred)ortwo years/60 credit hours of higher educationora 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 isrequired 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 managements assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.