Alternative Education Placement Asst. Short-Term

Alternative Education Placement Assistant – Short Term

Join Amarillo ISD to apply for the Alternative Education Placement Assistant – Short Term position.

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

• High School Diploma and meet the district’s formal academic assessment required by Every Student Succeeds Act.
• Associate’s degree or higher, 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.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Follow written and/or oral directions and 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.

• 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.

Two years of experience working with secondary school‑age students and parents (preferred). May include experience in church‑related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, or similar settings.

• Supervise students assigned to AEP at all times.
• Work closely with classroom teachers in 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 ongoing academic and behavioral support to students.
• Provide individual supervision/assistance to ensure school work sent from the campus is completed and returned to the appropriate teacher.
• Reinforce appropriate school behaviors to help the student succeed.
• Communicate frequently with principal, assistant principal, and/or teacher regarding problems and progress of students assigned to AEP, with particular attention to repeat offenders.
• Maintain a written log of students assigned to AEP, including reason for assignment 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 injury.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and Individual Education Plans.
• Facilitate relationships among co‑workers, supervisors, students, and parents.
• Distribute, collect, and check student assignments for accuracy.
• Maintain student files and confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Abide by state and federal laws, district policies, campus expectations, and the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform other assigned tasks as directed.

Full‑time.

$15.64 per hour.

Jeff Schenck, Assistant Principal
North Heights Alternative School
Phone: 806‑326‑2854
Email: jeffery.schenck