Job Details
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School District/Employer: | GreatHearts Charter School |
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Job Title: | Special Education Teaching Assistant |
School: | Great Hearts Academies |
Campus Description: | Great Hearts Academies is a growing network of 45 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free schools in San Antonio (TX), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), Phoenix (AZ), and Baton Rouge (LA). We currently provide over 25,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education, without the barriers that often come with private prep schools. We gladly prepare our graduates for success in the best universities in the nation, but our main purpose is the formation of the soul, heart, and mind. We believe that the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally. |
Date Posted: | 5/3/2024 |
Deadline: | Until Filled |
Openings: | 3 |
Commitment: | Full Time |
Description/Notes: | The Special Education Teaching Assistant will: - Serve students with disabilities in the general education and special education resource classrooms at the academy: help with assignments, manage behavior, etc. - Support students' emotional, behavioral, and academic needs in all instructional settings under the direction of and in collaboration with the certified Special Education teachers and General Education teachers. - Additional duties may be included, depending on the experience and expertise of the candidate and the specific academy needs. Special Education at Great Hearts - At Great Hearts, our Special Education Coordinators, Teachers and Teaching Assistants are integral members of our faculty, participating in all faculty-wide events and PD, while also bringing the specialized expertise that is necessary for the success of all our students. - Great Hearts aims to serve all students within our special education population in a manner that affirms and reflects their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body and academy. - Through consultation, resource, inclusion, and co-teaching models, the Special Education team provides essential support, following an Individualized Education Plan, to ensure each student is served in the least restrictive environment possible. |
Qualifications: | Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred - Valid Educational Aide level I, II, or III certification in the state of Texas preferred - Knowledge of upper school subject area(s) preferred (math, reading, science, history) Experience: - Experience working with students - A documented history of working well with children in a 1:1 or small group setting - A documented history of working well with students with disabilities preferred - Work experience as a teacher, teaching assistant, or aide in a school serving K-12th grade students preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: - Ability to work with children with disabilities - Ability to help students access our rigorous curriculum - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Knowledge of general office equipment |
Salary Range: | $17.00 - $20.00 per hour |
Benefits: | - Exceptional benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost - Texas Teacher Retirement System for employees |
How To Apply: | Please contact Andrianna Salazar (andrianna.salazar@greathearts.org) and/or use this link to apply (https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=GREATHEARTS&cws=51&rid=2249) |
Contact Person:
Name: | Kiann Mapes |
Email: | careers@greatheartsamerica.org |
Address: | 3350 Story Rd |
City: | Irving |
State: | TX |
Zip: | 75038 |
Phone: | (210) 888-9475 |
Fax: | (469) 759-3021 |