About this role
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
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Academic Support
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Supports students in small groups or 1:1
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Assist students with assignments, homework, projects
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Understanding how to adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the material
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Help students understand the classroom rules and reinforce the classroom rules
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Behavior Support
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Monitor student behavior to ensure safety and appropriate interactions.
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Implement behavior management strategies
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Assist students with developing social skills, appropriate interactions, and positive behaviors
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Assist with de-escalating student behaviors and ask for support for General Education Teacher and Special Education Team Members as needed
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Reinforces SDI concepts that have already been in effect
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Additional Support
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Help students with transitions and activities.
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Support students with personal hygiene needs such as toileting, feeding, and dressing
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Support students with mobility and adaptive equipment
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Provides general clerical support for the ESS Team
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Additional Duties
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Attend meetings and training sessions
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Help maintain a clean and organized work area
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Provide a supportive and positive learning environment
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Required/Preferred Education: High school degree or higher Ideally, candidates will hold an associate's degree or higher,
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Required/Preferred Experience: Has experience in special education.
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Required/Preferred Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books. Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.
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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.
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US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.
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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
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Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
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This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
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Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.