Pay Grade: 723 (Min $15.23 per hr) Work Days: 183
Support students served by special education under the direction of certified teachers.
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
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
Computer, copier, and student dedicated equipment and devices
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.