Special Education Teaching Assistant, Long-Term Substitute

Position: Exceptional Student Services Teaching Assistant Long-Term Substitute

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

Reportsto: 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 Mid- December with a part-time schedule of 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 associates 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 but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.

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.

This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.