Special Education Teaching Assistant (Middle/High School)

Special Education Teaching Assistant (Middle/High School) Great Hearts Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time From $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Teamwork Working with students Associate's degree Teaching 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 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 assistance with medical needs and functional skills •Additional duties may be included, depending on the experience and expertise of the candidate and the specific academy needs.

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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 working with students with medical and/or functional skills needs 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. #S31

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Teaching Students with

Disabilities:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person