Elementary AEP Instructional Assistant

Open Until Filled

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

     Supervise students assigned to Alternative Educational Placement (AEP-Elementary)

     for disciplinary reasons while providing behavioral and academic support. Maintain a

     highly structured and orderly environment. Work under the general supervision of the

     principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher on a daily basis.

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

            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 students and parents- preferred. This

            experience may be work in church-related school, day camps, youth groups, and

            private schools, licensed day-care centers or similar experiences.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Work closely with classroom teacher(s) in AEP to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured classroom.
2. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events when required.
3. Provide on-going academic and behavioral support to students.
4. Give appropriate praise and strive to ensure that each student is successful.
5. Intervene physically using approved Handle with Care techniques when necessary to prevent student injury to self or others.
6. Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
7. Facilitate relationships between co-workers, supervisors, students and parents.
8. Distribute, collect, and check student assignments for accuracy
9. Assist in maintaining student files.
10. Supervise students assigned to AEP during lunch and bathroom breaks.
11. Maintain confidentiality.
12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
13. Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
14. Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.