Assistant- Special Education (Structured) Elevate

Plano ISD; Renner (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano ISD is seeking an Assistant- Special Education (Structured) at Frankford Middle School. The role supports students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher and a principal, with duties aligned to individual IEPs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to work well with children with disabilities. The position entails assisting with instructional activities, supervision, and equipment handling at the campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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 teachers on IEP modifications.
• Adjust on-the-spot instruction and provide daily feedback to teachers.
• Support students' medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
• Assist students with physical disabilities and personal care as needed.
• Supervise students inside and outside the classroom and during meals and transitions.

Skills

Disability support

Communication skills

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant- Special Education (Structured) Elevate JobID: 1210

• Date Posted:
  9/9/2026
  
• Location:
  Frankford Middle 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