Alternative Education Placement Asst. Short-Term

Alternative Education Placement Asst. Short-Term

Amarillo ISD NORTH HEIGHTS ALTERNATIVE SCH – Amarillo, Texas

• Job : 5747661
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: May 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Open Until Filled

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.

• Minimum
  
  Education/Certification:
  
  High School Diploma & meeting 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 basic reading, writing, math; follow written or oral directions and exercise good judgment; effective verbal and written communication with students, parents, and school personnel; certified in Handle with Care; maintain a professional demeanor under stress.

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting.
• Motion: Full range of motion—walking, mild running including student restraint.
• Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs including student restraint.
• Environment: Ability to respond to tasks and behaviors quickly; adequate vision and hearing.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

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, private schools, or similar experiences.

• 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 in ensuring that school work sent from the campus is completed and returned to the appropriate teacher.
• Reinforce appropriate school behaviors that will help students be successful.
• Communicate frequently with principal, assistant principal, and/or teacher regarding problems and progress of students assigned to AEP. Particular attention will be paid to repeat offenders.
• Maintain a written log of students assigned to AEP which includes but is not limited to reason for assignment and length of time assigned.
• Ensure safety of students 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 and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Position Type:
Full‑Time. $15.64 per Hour.

• Jeff Schenck, Assistant Principal
• NORTH HEIGHTS ALTERNATIVE SCH
• Phone:
• Email: jeffery.schenck