Assistant- Special Education Structured (Elevate)

Plano ISD; Renner (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano ISD is seeking an Assistant - Special Education Structured (Elevate) at Frankford Middle School. You will support 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.

The role involves assisting with preparation of student work, adapting curriculum with the IEP team, supervising students, assisting with transfers and personal care, and helping

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities; strong communication.
• Experience working with students desired.

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.
• Serve as liaison between regular and special education teachers on IEP modifications and curriculum adaptations.
• Adjust instruction as needed and provide daily feedback on student progress.
• Assist with learning and medical/physical needs as directed by staff.
• Support students with physical disabilities including transfers and positioning.
• Assist with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and hygiene.
• Help supervise students during lunch, bus duty, and playground times.
• Participate in staff development and school events as needed.
• Follow Plano ISD policies and directives from supervisors.

Skills

Disabilities support

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Assistant- Special Education Structured (Elevate) JobID: 1432

• Date Posted:
  11/10/2026
• Location:
  Frankford Middle School

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
• 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