Special Education Teaching Assistant Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Special Education Teaching Assistant Great Hearts Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time $17.00 – $20.92 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Crisis intervention Working with people with developmental disabilities Student behavioral support Teaching special education in resource rooms Teaching special education in inclusion classrooms Special education Working with people with autism K-12 school experience Mid-level Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Teaching special education in pull-out programs Working with middle schoolers Improving student behavioral outcomes Paraprofessional Certification Associate’s degree 2 years Communication skills Special Education Certification Special education experience (1-2 years) Full Job Description The Special Education Instructional Assistant (Teaching Assistant) is a non-certified assistant to the Special Education Program at Great Hearts Harveston.

The assistant will:

Serve students in both general education and special education resource classrooms Work to support students in all settings on campus Work under the direction of and in collaboration with the certified Special Education teachers and General Education teachers Provide 1:1 support for students needing behavioral support •Additional duties may be included, depending on the experience and expertise of the candidate and the specific academy needs.

Apply now:

https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=GREATHEARTS&cws=51&rid=2445 Great Hearts In alignment with our mission to enrich the lives of all students in our community, Great Hearts Academies seeks Special Education professionals to support access to a classical liberal arts education for students with disabilities. At Great Hearts, our Special Education program is dedicated to fostering our students’ perseverance through courage and introspection. Our goal is to create a learning environment that is inclusive, appropriately challenging, and supportive of each student’s development.

Benefits:

Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.) with minimal employee cost Manageable caseload Strong administrative support Collaborative team members

Qualifications:

Excellent oral and written communication skills An interest in reading

Great Books Education/Certification:

Associate degree (preferred) or two years/60 credit hours of higher education or a passing score on an appropriate ADE assessment. Candidates will need to pass a background clearance process, including fingerprint clearance from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE)

Experience:

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in Special Education in behavioral support 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.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 – $20.92 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Charter school Public school

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person