Assistant Special Education

Job Title

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

Support students served by special education under the direction of certified teachers.

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalency Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Effective organization and time management skills Effective communication and interpersonal skills Basic technology skills

Experience:

Experience working with students

Prepare student work, workstations, instructional materials and classroom displays as directed by the teacher

Assists with instructional activities as directed

Assists with data collection as requested

Provides for the personal care needs of appropriated students

Obtain and maintain annual Crisis Prevention Institute certification

Appropriately implement Crisis Prevention Institute strategies, include de-escalation techniques

Maintain confidentiality

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

Implement Behavior Instructional Plans in all settings throughout the school

Communicate with teacher/supervisor/administrator

Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment

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 superiors

Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor

Computer, copier, and student dedicated equipment and devices

Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Work with frequent interruptions; regular heavy lifting up to 50 pounds; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; implement CPI holds/restraints as needed.