Assistant- Special Education (Structured) Elevate

Applitrack; Murphy (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano ISD seeks an Assistant- Special Education (Structured) Elevate at McMillen High School. The role supports students with disabilities, under supervision of a certified teacher and principal, assisting with instructional and medical needs.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and ability to work closely with the special education team. Pay grade starts at 725, ~min $17.26/hr, with 183 work days annually.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities and follow educator guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in preparing student work, stations, and displays.
• Support instructional activities under the special education team leader.
• Facilitate liaison between regular and special education teachers on IEPs and curriculum adaptations.
• Provide on-the-spot instructional support and daily progress feedback to teachers.
• Support students with physical and medical needs as assigned, including transfers and positioning.
• Supervise students during the school day and assist with lunchroom, bus duty, and playground.

Skills

Work with children with disabilities

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant- Special Education (Structured) Elevate

Location: McMillen High School

Pay Grade: 725 (Min $17.26 per hr)

Work Days: 183

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
• 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