Special Education Teacher Assistant

Special Education Teacher Assistant

At HelloHERO, we care for our children and the people who care for them. As a rapidly growing company, we are always looking for talented and passionate professionals who share our values of care, collaboration, trust, courage, and impact.

Our company is growing rapidly and we are currently in need of a Special Education Teacher Assistant.

This is a full time, in-person position.

Position Summary

The Special Education Teacher Assistant supports the teacher by (1) helping to supervise and accompany the assigned student(s) during activities within, and outside, the classroom, (2) aiding the teacher by working with the students in small groups/ 1:1 in various instructional and learning activities and (3) providing information regarding the students’ academic and behavioral performance to the teacher, parents, and IEP team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in maintaining student control, orderly behavior in the classroom.

• Help motivate the assigned student(s); cues behaviors, refocuses the student when necessary.

• Assist the assigned student(s) with instructional activities planned and developed by the teacher.

• Assist the assigned student(s) with a review of teacher assignments; repeats/simplify teacher presented instructional; helps the student(s) in seatwork activities; reviews material originally presented to the student(s) by the teacher.

• Ensure specialized instruction from the assigned student(s)’ Individual educational Plan (IEP) are implemented. These may include but are not limited to; student hygiene, referral to the School Nurse, behavior support plans, home-school communication, supervision during transition time, assignment book/book-bag checks.

• Assist the classroom teacher in data collection and progress monitoring.

• At the direction of the classroom teacher, communicate with the students’ family, classroom teacher(s), and administration observing confidentiality of the student-related issues.

• Accompany the assigned student(s) upon arrival, at lunch, dismissal, on field trips, and to activities outside of the classroom as indicated in the assigned students’ IEP or when necessary.

• Attend work-related meetings

Position Requirements

• Associate's Degree preferred OR

• 48 semester hours/ 72 quarter hours at an accredited college/university required or completed/passed paraprofessional exam

• ESEA Endorsement-- we can help you get this!

• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technology

Position Qualifications

• Possess effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, support staff, co-workers, and outside professional contacts

• Possess effective communication, judgmental, planning, and human relations skills

• Handle confidential information

• Maintain stamina during the workday

• Meet deadlines, stay organized

• Sit and occasionally be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch

We Do Things Differently 

At HelloHero, we also see candidates differently. If you feel you meet many of the qualifications we are looking for and share our vision and values, we encourage you to apply. We promise to consider your application fully. We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities where we live, work, and take our services to. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with disabilities. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. HelloHero is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and celebrate different experiences. We’re building our team to change the world and ourselves. If that sounds worthwhile to you, join us!