Join a new private, classical, Christ-center academy as the Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-6)!

At Great Hearts Christos, we believe God desires well-educated men and women who have developed the habits of mind and heart of which they are ordered to what is True, Good, and Beautiful and by which they are able to carry on His work. Educating is an act of love and ennobles human dignity. Scholars will be prepared for a lifetime of learning and a lifetime of service to the Lord, the Church, our neighbors, and society. They will look forward with confidence and expectation to the future and what we cannot yet see, precisely because of what we know Christ has accomplished and promised.

Great Hearts Christos employees are expected to model Christian charity and conduct themselves in a way that confirms their testimony as a believing Christian.  They affirm the Great Hearts Christos Statement of Faith, live it out in their personal and professional lives, and are examples of the mission and vison of the organization within and outside the classroom.

Great Hearts Christos is committed to serving the students within our special education population in a manner that reflects and affirms their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body. Through the use of consultation, resource, and inclusion models in a variety of academic environments, the Special Education team aims to provide support for students while working to ensure as much time as appropriate is spent within the general classroom.

The Special Education Teaching Assistant position is at the Christos Gilbert campus and will play an important role in supporting the Special Education team to provide access to Christos’ Christian, classical education to all families who want it for their children.

This position provided support to the Special Education team in providing individual programs of service to students with ILPs. This may include providing support to specific students in or out of both general and special education settings, assisting in the adaption or modification of curricular materials, and providing administrative or clerical support to the Special Education team.

 Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to the following:

Instructional Support Services

·        Prior in classroom support for students with disabilities

·        Implement support s and services as outlined in student ILPs  

·        Curricular material adaptation and modification  

·        Maintain strict confidentiality of all Special Education evaluations , ILPs, and any other student information  

 

Organizational Management

·        Follow a set schedule of activities and responsibilities  

·        Be flexible as these schedules and activities may change due to student need  

 

The Special Education Teaching Assistant Role in Student Achievement  

·        Work collaboratively with teachers and the Special Education team in the creation of a supportive school environment that meets the academic and developmental needs of all students .  

·        Work alongside teachers and school administrators in the creation of a school climate and culture that effectively manages student behavior in the pursuit of the habits of virtue and in accordance with the code of conduct.  

Qualifications, Competencies, and Strengths

The ideal candidate will have the following:

A Servant’s Heart:

The foundational element of having a servant’s heart is the acknowledgement of inherent dignity in their fellow human . Someone with a servant’s heart believes that their work is to promote the development of those around them and make it possible for others to be successful in serving the mission of the organization.

• 1 year of special education experience, preferred
• Commitment to the philosophy and mission of Great Hearts Christos, including, without limitation, publicly supporting the mission and committing to instilling Christian beliefs in Great Hearts Christos scholars.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently and as part of a team, in a deadline-driven environment.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; oriented towards detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members and constituents.

Additional Requirements

• Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card.
• 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.
• Travel: May need to travel across the Phoenix region.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It is not an exhaustive list of tasks and duties that may be assigned from time to time.

It is the policy and practice of Great Hearts Christos to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on any status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, including race, color, national origin, sex, disability (mental or physical), or age; provided that, as an expressly religious, faith-based, mission-driven organization, Great Hearts Christos requires as a condition of employment and continued employment that our employees affirm and adhere to our faith-based beliefs and principles, including those stated in our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct. As our core responsibility is the education of young minds and the development of children to be leaders in the Christian faith, testimony of and adherence to our faith-based beliefs is an essential job function of our teachers and team leadership.

Great Hearts Christos is committed to accessibility in employment and will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants’ and employees’ physical or mental disabilities.