Assistant- Special Education (Elevate)

Plano ISD; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano ISD seeks a dedicated classroom assistant for the Elevate program at Bowman Middle School. You will support certified special education teachers, assist with instructional activities, modify materials, and help manage daily routines for students with disabilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, safety, and student well-being. A high school diploma is required, and prior experience with students is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with students preferred.
• Ability to work under supervision in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher(s) in preparation of student work, workstations, and classroom displays.
• Assist with instructional activities under the direction of the special education team leader.
• Liaison between regular education and special education teacher(s) on student's IEP, 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.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning li>
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• 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 supervisor
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

Skills

Work well with children with disabilit

Effective communication and Interper

Knowledge of general office equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Grade: 725 (Min $17.26 per hr)Work Days:183

The Elevate classroom serves students requiring specially designed instruction (SDI) at the prerequisite level beyond what can be provided in a general education or resource classroom. Students receive the majority of their core academic instruction in the Elevate setting. This classroom is designed to address functional academics, social skills, communication, self-advocacy, daily-living skills, and independent or interdependent living skills. Student schedules are individualized and inclusion in the general education classroom is based on the individual student.

Primary Purpose

• Assist the campus staff in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Work well with children with disabilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience

• Experience working with students

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist the teacher(s) in preparation of student work, workstations, and classroom displays
• Assists with instructional activities under the direction of the special education team leader
• 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
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning li>
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• 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 supervisor
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

Equipment Used

• Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, and audio-visual equipment

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal); maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Frequent skilled lifting up to 50 pounds (training provided); stretching exercises (training provided); percussion breathing treatments (training provided) delivered in conjunction with health services; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling

Location: Bowman Middle School