Assistant Special Education-ECSE Assessment

Plano ISD; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano ISD is seeking an Assistant Special Education-ECSE Assessment to support the Early Childhood Evaluation team. The role handles scheduling assessments with families and collecting data to maintain the evaluation database.

Requires a high school diploma and effective communication skills; familiarity with Excel and Word is preferred. The position involves coordinating with staff and may include interpreters as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience working with children preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Serve as initial contact to parent inquiring about assessment for their child.
• Obtain information from the parent regarding the need for assessment.
• Schedule assessment with parents and PISD staff members.
• Obtain interpreters for assessment as needed.
• Monitor entrance and exit procedures for building where assessment team is located.
• Conduct vision and hearing screening of students.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the assessment room.
• Maintain database of students assessed by the preschool assessment team.
• Order and organize forms and office supplies as needed.
• Provide updated data to the receiving school principal.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Assistant Special Education-ECSE Assessment JobID: 1194

• Date Posted: 8/31/2026

Pay Grade:

731 (Min $17.55 per hr)

Work Days:

183

Primary Purpose:

• The Early Childhood Assistant supports the Early Childhood Evaluation team. The primary purpose of this position is to schedule assessments with families and collect data to help maintain the evaluation database.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Experience:

• Two years of experience working with children (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as initial contact to parent inquiring about assessment for their child
• Obtain information from the parent regarding the need for assessment
• Schedule assessment with parents and PISD staff members
• Obtain interpreters for assessment as needed
• Monitor entrance and exit procedures for building where assessment team is located
• Conduct vision and hearing screening of students
• Maintain the cleanliness of the assessment room
• Maintain database of students assessed by the preschool assessment team
• Order and organize forms and office supplies as needed
• Provide updated data to the receiving school principal

Equipment Used:

• Computer, copier, laminator and adaptive equipment for students

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• 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; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds