Assistant Special Education- CTE Center

Special Education AidePay Grade: 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 equivalencyValid Texas educational aide certificateSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Effective organization and time management skillsEffective communication and interpersonal skillsBasic technology skillsExperience:Experience working with studentsMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Prepare student work, workstations, instructional materials and classroom displays as directed by the teacherAssists with instructional activities as directedAssists with data collection as requestedProvides for the personal care needs of appropriated studentsObtain and maintain annual Crisis Prevention Institute certificationAppropriately implement Crisis Prevention Institute strategies, include de-escalation techniquesMaintain confidentialityLiaison 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 progressAdjust on-the-spot instruction without immediate teacher directions when necessary and provide daily feedback to teacher on students' progressAssume responsibility for learning, adapting, and working through teacher direction regarding each student's special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needsImplement Behavior Instructional Plans in all settings throughout the schoolCommunicate with teacher/supervisor/administratorAssist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipmentParticipate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as neededFollow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from superiorsFollow 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.