Special Education Teaching Assistants - Multiple locations DFW

About the role

The Special Student Services - Teaching 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.

Responsibilities

• Supports students in small groups or 1:1
• Assist students with assignments, homework, projects
• Understand how to adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the material
• Help students understand the classroom rules and reinforce the classroom rules
• 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
• 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
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Help maintain a clean and organized work area
• Provide a supportive and positive learning environment

Requirements

• High school degree or higher
• Experience in special education
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interest in reading great books
• Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred

Qualifications

Ideally, candidates will hold an associate's degree or higher.

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.

Additional Information

US Work Authorization is required. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements. Travel may be required for training and professional development opportunities.