Assistant- Special Education (Inclusion)

Position Type: Special Education - Campus Support Staff/Assistant Structured Date Posted: 5/11/2026 Location: Robinson Middle School Closing Date: Until Filled 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 equivalentValid Texas educational aide certificate Special Knowledge/Skills:Work well with children with disabilitiesEffective communication and interpersonal skillsKnowledge 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 displaysAssists with instructional activities under the direction of the special education team leaderLiaison 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 needsAssist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioningAssist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygieneAssist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as neededAssist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playgroundAssist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipmentProvide orientation and assistance to substitute teachersParticipate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as neededFollow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisorFollow attendance policy as assigned by supervisorPerform 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 SM050826