Assistant Special Education

Plano ISD; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano ISD is seeking an instructional assistant to support students served by special education under the direction of certified teachers.

The role emphasizes preparing materials, assisting instructional activities, data collection, and maintaining confidentiality while collaborating with both regular and special education staff to adapt curriculum and monitor progress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Experience working with students.
• Effective organization and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare student work, workstations, instructional materials and classroom displays as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with instructional activities as directed.
• Assist with data collection as requested.
• Provides for the personal care needs of appropriated students.
• Obtain and maintain annual Crisis Prevention Institute certification.
• 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.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Technology basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

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

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


• 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.