Top 93 Special assistant Jobs in Plano, Tx

Teacher Assistant - Special Education (Anticipated Openings for 2026-2027 School Year)
Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent School District —Carrollton, TX
- Classroom
- Heavy lifting
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Exceptional Household Assistant & Special Needs Adolescent Companion Needed | Dallas, TX 75205| Up to $35/hr
Trusting Connections Nanny Agency —Dallas, TX
- Up to $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
SPED Self-Contained Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-6)
Dallas Independent School District —Dallas, TX
- From $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
12d
Special Education Assistant - Life Skills (McDonald)
Mesquite ISD —Mesquite, TX
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
Special Education Assistant - Life Skills (AC New)
Mesquite ISD —Mesquite, TX
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
Special Education Assistant - Inclusion (AC New)
Mesquite ISD —Mesquite, TX
- $16.25 - $19.61 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
Special Education Assistant - Life Skills (Smith)
Mesquite ISD —Mesquite, TX
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
11d
SLPA (26-27) Special Programs
Princeton Independent School District —Princeton, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Special Education Assistant - Life Skills (Terry)
Mesquite ISD —Mesquite, TX
- $17.16 - $20.79 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
Behavior Aide
Specialized Education Services —Allen, TX
- From $21 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
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2d
Assistant - Specials - Elementary (Anticipated Openings for 2026 - 2027 School Year)
Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent School District —Carrollton, TX
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Word processing
Special Education Assistant - PASS/ACCESS (Mesquite Academy)
Mesquite ISD —Mesquite, TX
- $17.16 - $20.79 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
SPED Self-Contained Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12)
Dallas Independent School District —Dallas, TX
- $30,029 - $37,548 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- High school
Generic - Special Education Assistant
Mesquite ISD —Mesquite, TX
- $16.25 - $20.59 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
Administrative Assistant-Special Programs
Lake Dallas Independent School —Lake Dallas, TX
- $38,629 - $52,494 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Word processing
- Basic math
10d
SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (Grades: 6-8)
Dallas Independent School District —Dallas, TX
- $28,342 - $35,424 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Teacher Assistant
Diocese of Dallas Schools —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Clean driving record
SPED Self-Contained Teacher Assistant (Grades: 6-8)
Dallas Independent School District —Dallas, TX
- $31,282 - $39,113 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
5d
0000003351.INVESTIGATOR III (SPECIAL).DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE
Dallas County —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
Special Education Teacher Assistant (Secondary Campus)
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy —Mesquite, TX
- From $22,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Teacher Assistant - Special Education (Anticipated Openings for 2026-2027 School Year)

Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent School District -
Carrollton, TX

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Qualifications

Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
Student supervision
Heavy lifting
Toileting assistance
Individual crisis management
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Outdoor work experience
Academic IEP goal implementation
Emergency procedures
Small group instruction
Wheelchair mobility assistance
Physical assistance for special education students
Individualized instructions
Classroom behavior modification
Experience working with children
Classroom organization for children
One-on-one student support
Personal grooming assistance
Working with students
Academic assessment administration
Patient hygiene assistance
Computer skills
Paraprofessional Certification
Instructional materials development
Behavioral IEP goal implementation
Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities
School policy and procedure enforcement
Experience working with elementary school students
Safety standard operating procedures
Associate's degree

Full Job Description

JobID: 1264

Position Type:
Teacher - Assistants/Teacher Assistant - Special Education Elementary

Date Posted:
2/20/2026

Location:
TBD Location

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Assistant Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Campus Principal Pay Grade: IS3 or IS4 (depending on program) 187 Days

Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: January 20,2026

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and/or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification

Associates Degree or minimum of 48 college credits

Paraprofessional Certification for Educational Aide or other such credentials as may be required by the State Board for Educator Certification.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with children

Knowledge of general office equipment

Preferred Experience:

Previous successful experience working with children

TBSI/CPI Training

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Demonstrate acceptable work habits including teamwork, initiative and dependability.
Report to work on time each day.
Perform routine clerical duties.
Assist the teacher in preparing Special Ed instructional materials and classroom displays.
Work with individual special needs students or Special Ed small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
Assist with the administration and scoring of Special Ed tests and assignments.
Assist in supervising special education students throughout the school day, both inside and outside of the schools. This may include lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom
Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Other duties as assigned

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); Ability to restrain a student using CPI

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Other: Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; Other duties as assigned

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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Signature of Employee: ________________________________________________________

Date: ______________________________________________________________________

Approved by: Sara Roland Date: July 31, 2025

Reviewed by: Dr. Tamy Smalskas Date: July 31, 2025

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special assistant jobs in plano, tx

Teacher Assistant - Special Education (Anticipated Openings for 2026-2027 School Year)

Exceptional Household Assistant & Special Needs Adolescent Companion Needed | Dallas, TX 75205| Up to $35/hr

SPED Self-Contained Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-6)

Special Education Assistant - Life Skills (McDonald)

Special Education Assistant - Life Skills (AC New)

Special Education Assistant - Inclusion (AC New)

Special Education Assistant - Life Skills (Smith)

SLPA (26-27) Special Programs

Special Education Assistant - Life Skills (Terry)

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Assistant - Specials - Elementary (Anticipated Openings for 2026 - 2027 School Year)

Special Education Assistant - PASS/ACCESS (Mesquite Academy)

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