Special Education Teaching Assistant
Great Hearts Academies · Scottsdale, AZ · Yesterday
Education$16–$18/hrFull-time
Location
Archway Classical Scottsdale, 16648 N 94th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Compensation
Hourly rate: $16-$18
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 from 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
Education
- High school degree or higher required
- Associate's degree or higher (preferred), or two years/60 credit hours of higher education, or a passing score on an appropriate ADE assessment
Experience
- Has experience in special education (required/preferred)
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- 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
Additional Requirements
- US work authorization is required; OPT/CPT candidates are accepted
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements
- May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities