Special Education Teaching Assistant

GREATHEARTS ARIZONA

Special education teaching assistant supporting students in general and resource classrooms at Great Hearts Academies. Assisting with academics, behavior, personal care, mobility, and classroom activities.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to support students in special education settings by implementing behavior management strategies, adapting materials, and fostering a positive learning environment. Proficient in assisting with personal hygiene needs and mobility support while maintaining effective communication and collaboration with the educational team.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Experience In Special EducationBehavior Management StrategiesEducational Aide Certification I, II, Or IIIExcellent Oral And Written Communication SkillsAbility To Support Personal Hygiene Needs

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Hard Skills

Behavior ManagementStudent SupportMaterial AdaptationClerical SupportMobility Support

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Educational Aide Certification I, II, Or III

Industry Keywords

Special EducationStudent Behavior MonitoringPositive Behavior ReinforcementTransition SupportUS Work Authorization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support students in small groups or 1:1 settings
Assist students with assignments, homework, and projects
Adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn
Help students understand and follow classroom rules
Monitor student behavior to ensure safety and appropriate interactions
Implement behavior management strategies
Support students in developing social skills, appropriate interactions, and positive behaviors
Assist with de-escalating student behaviors and request support as needed
Reinforce SDI concepts already in effect
Help students with transitions and activities
Support personal hygiene needs including toileting, feeding, and dressing
Support mobility and adaptive equipment
Provide general clerical support for the ESS Team
Attend meetings and training sessions
Help maintain a clean and organized work area
Provide a supportive and positive learning environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school degree or higher required
Experience in special education
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Interest in reading great books
US work authorization required
Successful criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance required
Ability to perform standing, sitting, repetitive hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching
Ability to move or position equipment up to approximately 15 pounds
Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred
Associate's degree or higher preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel locally for training and professional development opportunities
Supportive and positive learning environment
Professional and personal learning and growth opportunities
Mission-driven culture
Meaningful conversations and collaboration with a supportive cohort of educators