Special Education Teaching Assistant

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports students in small groups or 1:1
• Aid students with assignments, homework, projects
• Adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn
• Understand and reinforce classroom rules
• Monitor student behavior to ensure safety and appropriate interactions
• Implement behavior management strategies
• Develop social skills and positive behaviors in students
• De-escalate student behaviors and seek support from teachers
• Reinforce Social Development Initiative (SDI) concepts
• Help students with transitions and activities
• Support students with personal hygiene needs
• Provide assistance with mobility and adaptive equipment
• Offer general clerical support for the ESS Team
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Create a supportive and positive learning environment

Required/Preferred Education

• High school degree or higher
• Associate's degree or higher preferred

Required/Preferred Experience

• Experience in special education

Required/Preferred Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An interest in reading great books
• Valid Educational Aide level I, II, or III certification in the state of Texas preferred

Physical Functions

• Standing, sitting, repetitive hand and body movements
• Bending, squatting, reaching
• Movement or positioning of equipment up to 15 pounds

Distinctive Benefits

• Exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage with minimal employee cost
• Texas Teacher Retirement System
• Professional development offerings, including leadership and special education coursework/pathways, and reduced tuition for graduate degrees with select partner universities

Qualifications

• US Work Authorization required

Pay

Hourly Rate starting at $17.00

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on academy needs.

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage with minimal employee cost
• Texas Teacher Retirement System
• Professional development offerings, including leadership and special education coursework/pathways, and reduced tuition for graduate degrees with select partner universities

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An interest in reading great books
• Valid Educational Aide level I, II, or III certification in the state of Texas preferred

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage with minimal employee cost
• Texas Teacher Retirement System
• Professional development offerings, including leadership and special education coursework/pathways, and reduced tuition for graduate degrees with select partner universities

Pay

Hourly Rate starting at $17.00

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on academy needs.

Qualifications

• US Work Authorization required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.