Position Type: Special Education - Campus Support Staff/Assistant Structured
Date Posted: 10/28/2025
Location: Barksdale Elementary
Closing Date: Until Filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide 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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