Assistant Special Education - Structured
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Plano ISD (TX) is hiring an Assistant Special Education - Structured. The Assistant Special Education - Structured supports students served by special education under the direction of certified teachers, preparing materials, assisting with instructional activities, collecting data, providing personal care, and implementing behavior and crisis prevention plans while maintaining confidentiality and adapting instruction as needed.
Key focus areas include Prepare student work, workstations, instructional materials and classroom displays as directed by the teacher, Assist with instructional activities as directed, and Assist with data collection as requested.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalency, Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate, and Experience Working With Students. Important skills include Organization, Time Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Basic Technology Skills, and Crisis Prevention Institute Strategies. Preferred (not required): Data Collection, Frequent Pushing, and Frequent Pulling.
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Pay Grade: 725 (Min $17.26 per hr) Work Days: 183
Primary Purpose:
Support students served by special education under the direction of certified teachers. Qualifications: Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalency Valid Texas educational aide certificate Special Knowledge/Skills:
Effective organization and time management skills Effective communication and interpersonal skills Basic technology skills Experience:
Experience working with students Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Prepare student work, workstations, instructional materials and classroom displays as directed by the teacher Assists with instructional activities as directed Assists with data collection as requested Provides for the personal care needs of appropriated students Obtain and maintain annual Crisis Prevention Institute certification Appropriately implement Crisis Prevention Institute strategies, include de-escalation techniques Maintain confidentiality 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 Implement Behavior Instructional Plans in all settings throughout the school Communicate with teacher/supervisor/administrator Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment 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 superiors Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor Equipment Used:
Computer, copier, and student dedicated equipment and devices Working Conditions: Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Work with frequent interruptions; regular heavy lifting up to 50 pounds; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; implement CPI holds/restraints as needed.
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