Primary Purpose:

Provide instruction, behavioral support, and academic interventions for students assigned to the DAEP. Foster a structured, safe, and supportive learning environment that promotes academic progress, personal responsibility, and successful transition back to the regular campus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid state teaching certification.
• Experience working with at-risk youth, behavioral intervention programs, or alternative education settings preferred.
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques and student behavior interventions.
• Strong communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver instruction aligned with state standards and district curriculum.
• Develop and implement individualized learning plans as needed.
• Maintain a highly structured classroom environment with clear behavioral expectations.
• Monitor and document student academic performance and behavior.
• Use behavior management strategies and restorative practices to address student needs.
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, special education staff, and parents.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate student records.
• Support students in developing social, emotional, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Participate in student transition planning for return to the home campus.
• Ensure compliance with district policies, state regulations, and safety procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to establish positive relationships with challenging student populations.
• Ability to maintain professional composure in difficult situations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation skills.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent interaction with students exhibiting behavioral challenges.
• May require crisis intervention and de-escalation activities.
• Regular attendance and participation in staff meetings and professional development.
• Ability to supervise students in classrooms, common areas, and during transitions.

Common Duties Across DAEP Positions

Regardless of role, DAEP employees typically:

• Promote student accountability and behavioral growth.
• Enforce district discipline policies consistently.
• Support academic achievement while addressing behavioral concerns.
• Maintain a secure and structured educational environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and school personnel.
• Assist with student reentry plans and ongoing support services.

 Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting no ambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Salary : $56,020 - $78,397