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PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Supervise students assigned to Alternative Educational Placement for disciplinary reasons while providing behavioral and academic support.
Maintain a highly structured and orderly environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
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
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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
Work Conditions:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Full range of motion- walking, mild running including student restraint
Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds including student restraint
Environment: Ability to respond to tasks and/or behaviors quickly; acute or corrected vision and hearing
Regular attendance is an essential function
Minimum Experience:
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.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
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.
Provide individual supervision/assistance in assuring that school work sent from the campus is completed and returned to the appropriate teacher.
Reinforce appropriate school behaviors which will help the student to be successful.
Communicate frequently with principal, assistant principal, and/or teacher regarding problems and progress of students who are assigned to AEP.
Particular attention will be paid to repeat offenders.
Maintain a written log of students assigned to AEP which will include but not be limited to reason for assignment to AEP and length of time assigned.
Ensure student safety of those assigned to Short 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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