Assistant ECSE - Bilingual

Plano ISD; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano ISD seeks an Educational Assistant for Beaty Early Childhood to support the ECSE teacher in delivering developmentally appropriate learning activities. You will help assess students, maintain portfolios, and foster parent involvement.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with children, and solid communication skills. The role requires adherence to district policies and collaboration with health personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist ECSE Teacher in planning and implementing learning activities.
• Maintain data and portfolios documenting student progress.
• Collaborate with parents as volunteers and partners in teaching.
• Contribute to daily planning with the ECSE teacher.
• Follow Plano ISD policies and directives from supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

• Date Posted: 11/10/2026
• Location: Beaty Early Childhood

Pay Grade

723 (Min $15.23 per hr)

Work Days

183

Primary Purpose

• Responsible for assisting the ECSE Teacher in planning and implementing the learning activities in the classroom

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Experience

• Experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Assist the ECSE Teacher in:

• Implementing the learning experiences of the identified children
• Assessing and evaluating student learning through developmentally appropriate practices; anecdotal record entries/IEP records and portfolio samples
• Providing a learning environment that is developmentally appropriate
• Involving parents as volunteers and as partners in the teaching process
• Maintaining updated data for each child
• Maintaining discipline and management of the classroom
• Assist children in performing self-care tasks and in daily living skills
• Assist with special education housekeeping chores
• Implement tasks as outlined in a health plan given with training from health personnel
• Participate in ARD meetings and home visits as needed for specific students
• Assist with application and registration
• Participate in daily planning sessions with the ECSE teacher
• Assist with evening parent training meetings
• 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

Equipment Used

• Computer, copier, laminator and adaptive equipment for students

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; frequent use of computer and repetitive hand motions; frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds