Assistant Special Education

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

 Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:
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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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

Equipment Used:

• Computer, copier, and student dedicated equipment and devices

Working Conditions:
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.

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