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Plano Independent School District
Assistant Special Education
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
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+8% projected growth
Job Description
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Assistant Special Education JobID:
1213Position Type:
Special Education- Campus Support Staff/ Assistant
Instructional Date Posted:
9/9/2026Location:
Thomas Elementary Closing Date:
Until Filled P ayGrade:
723 (Min $15.23 per hr)Work Days:
183Primary 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 certificateSpecial Knowledge/Skills:
Effective organization and time management skills Effective communication and interpersonal skills Basic technology skillsExperience:
Experience working with studentsMajor 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 supervisorEquipment Used:
Computer, copier, and student dedicated equipment and devicesWorking Conditions:
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stressPhysical 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.SM090826
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