Special Student Services - Teaching Assistants

Academic Support

• 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.

Behavior Support

• Maintain student behavior to ensure safety and appropriate interactions.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Aid students in developing social skills, appropriate interactions, and positive behaviors.
• Aid in de-escalating student behaviors and seek support from General Education Teacher and Special Education Team Members.
• Reinforce 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.
• Provide general clerical support for the ESS Team.

Required/Preferred Education

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

Required/Preferred Experience

Has experience in special education.

Required/Preferred Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books. Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.

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.

Travel Required

May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.