Assistant Special Education - Structured

Assistant Special Education - Structured

Date Posted: 3/27/2026

Assist the teacher in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Some experience working with students

• Work well with children with disabilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of general office equipment

• Assist the teacher(s) in preparation of student work, workstations, and classroom displays
• Assist with instructional activities under the direction of the special education team leader
• Liaison between regular education and special education teacher(s) on student s IEP (Individual Education Plan), modifications and adaptations of curriculum for student(s) and student progress
• Adjust on-the-spot instruction without immediate teacher directions when necessary and provide daily feedback to teacher on students  progress
• Assume responsibility for learning, adapting, and working through teacher direction regarding each student s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

• Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, and audio-visual equipment

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Maintain emotional control under stress

• Frequent skilled lifting up to 50 pounds (training provided)
• Stretching exercises (training provided)
• Percussion breathing treatments (training provided) delivered in conjunction with health services
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling