Assistant- Special Education (Structured)
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At a glance
Compensation
$17.26/hr
Location
Location not stated
Work Authorization
Not specified
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
Job overview
The Assistant- Special Education supports campus staff in meeting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities, working under the principal’s supervision and the direction of a certified teacher, while assisting with classroom preparation, student care, and behavior management.
Skills & qualifications
RequiredNice to have
Skills
Work Well With Children With DisabilitiesEffective Communication and Interpersonal SkillsKnowledge of General Office Equipment
Qualifications
High School Diploma or EquivalentValid Texas Educational Aide CertificateExperience Working With Students
Full job description
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
- Valid Texas educational aide certificate
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
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