Special Education Instructional Aide Foundation School of Autism-Plano
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2 days ago
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Job Summary
Mission
Are you looking for meaningful work where your presence truly matters The Foundation School of Autism is seeking a compassionate dedicated Special EducationInstructional Aide who wants to make a real impact in the lives of students with autism. This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow in special education while contributing to a mission rooted in purpose service and hope.
ResponsiveEds mission is to provide hope for students through educational options that promote a free society and cultivate moral and academic excellence. At the Foundation School of Autism that mission comes to life every day as we create safe supportive and structured environments where students with autism can thrive.
Every day youll help build a joyful consistent learning space for students who depend on connection predictability and trust. If you are patient motivated and driven by the belief that every child deserves to be seen and supported we would love to meet you.
Your Role & Impact
As a Special Education Instructional Aide you will play a vital role in supporting students academically socially and emotionally. Working closely with teachers and campus leadership you will help bring individualized plans to life and celebrate student growth big and small.
What Youll Do:
Support students with autism in individual and small-group settings
Assist teachers in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Help students fully participate in classroom and school activities
Collaborate with related service providers including speech occupational and physical therapists
Support behavior management strategies with consistency and care
Assist with data collection and maintaining student records
Help create a positive structured and engaging classroom environment
Follow ResponsiveEd policies procedures and special education guidelines
What Youll Bring
A genuine passion for working with students with autism
Patience empathy and a calm supportive presence
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to take direction and work as part of a team
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfort using technology and learning instructional software
Willingness to adapt and grow alongside a dynamic campus
Experience with IEPs ARD processes individualized instruction accommodations and behavior support strategies is helpful but a heart for students and a desire to learn are just as important.
Education & Experience Requirements
Educational Aide Certification required or ability to obtain shortly after hire
Must meet one of the following:
48 college credit hours
Passing scores on all sections of the THEA
Associates degree or higher from an accredited institution
Bachelors degree or Teacher Certification preferred
Why Join Us
When you join the Foundation School of Autism you are joining a community that believes in providing hope building trust and changing lives. Youll gain hands-on experience strong mentorship and the opportunity to grow while doing work that matters deeply to students and families.
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
About Company
The ResponsiveEd difference is achievement. Whether a student’s goal is college prep or drop-out recovery, getting a life back on track or being sure to get started on the right path to begin with, the people at ResponsiveEd are passionate about helping our students achieve their goal ... View more
