Teacher Assistant – Special Education

Job overview

The Teacher Assistant – Special Education role is onsite in Jacksonville, AR. The stated pay is $12.66–$13.16 per hour. The assistant works under a certified teacher or assigned lead teacher to support children and adolescents in a special education classroom. The role helps implement individual education plans and daily classroom programming, supporting instruction, student supervision, behavior reinforcement, and independent skills. It also contributes to a safe, engaging learning environment and maintains student records and communication with staff and families.

What you'll do

• Assist with daily program planning and implementation
• support classroom instruction and individual or small-group lessons
• help maintain a safe and stimulating environment
• assist with student records, program goals, and data
• help load and unload students for transportation
• supervise students and support behavior
• assist with meals
• attend staff meetings and training
• communicate with staff, students, and families while maintaining confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teacher assistant

special education

classroom support

individual education plans

small-group instruction

student supervision

behavior support

jacksonville ar

pathfinder

full-time

$12.66–$13.16/hr

high school or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school diploma or GED is listed as the education requirement.

About the employer

Pathfinder, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.