Alternative Education Placement Asst. Long Term

Amarillo ISD•Amarillo, TX

2d•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.