Substitute Special Education Teaching Assistant

Position

Exceptional Student Services Teaching Assistant, Long-Term Substitute

Department/Location: Great Hearts Anthem (3950 W Arroyo Norte Dr, Anthem, AZ 85087)

• Reports to: Special Education Campus Coordinator
• Supervisor: Campus Headmaster
• FLSA STATUS: Hourly/non-exempt, Temporary

Hourly Rate: $16-$18 per hour

This long-term substitute role is a temporary assignment from Mid-October through December/early January, with a part-time schedule of 10- 20 hours per week.

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 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.
• US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.
• Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.