Assistant Special Education
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Provides support to students receiving special education services under the direction of certified teachers, preparing instructional materials, assisting with classroom activities, collecting data, and delivering personal care. Maintains confidentiality, implements Crisis Prevention Institute strategies, collaborates on IEP modifications, adjusts instruction as needed, and participates in staff development and school events.
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Pay Grade: 723 (Min $15.23 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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