Assistant Special Education- Bilingual

Job Title

Pay Grade: 723 (Min $15.23 per hr) Work Days: 183

Primary

Purpose:

Assist the campus staff in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalency Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to read and speak Spanish fluently Willing to be a positive team member Work well with children with disabilities

Experience:

Experience working with students

Assist the teacher(s) in preparation of student work, workstations, and classroom displays

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

Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students

Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment

Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports

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

Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal); maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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