Alternative Education Placement Asst. Long Term

Amarillo ISDAmarillo, TX
Onsite

About The Position

Supervise students assigned to Alternative Educational Placement for disciplinary reasons while providing behavioral and academic support. Maintain a highly structured and orderly environment.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma & meet the District’s formal academic assessment required by Every Student Succeeds Act
  • Associates (or higher) degree OR 48 college credit hours
  • Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
  • Meet the rigorous standard of quality required by the district
  • Work with students who have difficulty with academics, behavior, and social skills
  • Possess sufficient education to have basic skills in reading, writing and math
  • Follow written and/or oral directions and to exercise good judgment
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with students, parents and school personnel
  • Certified in Handle with Care (training provided by District)
  • Maintain professional demeanor under stress
  • Ability to respond to tasks and/or behaviors quickly; acute or corrected vision and hearing
  • Regular attendance is an essential function

Nice To Haves

  • Two years’ experience working with secondary school age students and parents- preferred. This experience may be work in church-related school, day camps, youth groups, and private schools, or similar experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise students assigned to AEP at all times.
  • Work closely with classroom teacher(s) in the areas of English /Language Arts; Mathematics; Science; History; and Self-discipline to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured classroom.
  • Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events when required.
  • Provide on-going academic and behavioral support to students.
  • Give appropriate praise and strive to ensure that each student is successful.
  • Ensure student safety of those assigned to Long Term AEP.
  • Intervene physically using approved Handle with Care techniques when necessary to prevent student injury to self or others.
  • Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
  • Facilitate relationships between co-workers, supervisors, students and parents.
  • Distribute, collect, and check student assignments for accuracy.
  • Maintain student files.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
  • Abide by State and Federal laws, District policies, campus expectations and Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
  • Perform such other tasks & assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned.
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