ALP (Alternative Learning Program) Assistant

Job Description

Job Title:

ALP (Alternative Learning Program) Assistant

Classification

: Classified

Salary Schedule:

XDA

Department:

School Buildings

Reports To:

Principal

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Date:

June 2019

Approved By:

Northwest Local School District Board of Education

Job Summary:

To monitor students in intervention classrooms under the supervision

of licensed teachers. To work collaboratively with administrators, teachers and the

student services support team to provide scientifically research based behavior and

academic interventions to students identified as needing support.

Job Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED.

2. Educational Aide Permit.

3. Minimum of Associate's Degree, 48 semester hours of college credit or

evidence/ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment Test.

4. Good written and verbal communication skills with sensitivity to the needs of

students.

5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate

and acceptable.

Essential Duties:

1. To be trained to implement district curriculum with students.

2. To facilitate and monitor academic and behavior interventions designed by

administrators, teachers and the student support team.

3. To alert Principal, and/or Assistant Principal, to any information of importance

regarding students.

4. To be aware of potential student situations and intervene with regards to student

behavior.

5. To attend to and prioritize student needs.

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6. To work collaboratively with the administration in the planning, execution and

monitoring of supervision plans in the school building.

7. To work collaboratively with faculty/staff to support student behavior and

academic achievement.

8. To work as a member of various teams (Teacher Based Team, Response to

Intervention Team) when appropriate and to communicate with teachers and

counselors.

9. To maintain high levels of student confidentiality regarding student issues to the

same standard held by a fully licensed teacher.

10. Participate in training and implementation of restorative practices.

11. Utilize restorative practices strategies based on trauma-informed care to:

a. Build relationships with students.

a. Help students identify their responsibility in the referral and strategies to

avoid further referrals.

b. Develop strategies that will help student restore the classroom

environment and the relationship with the staff member who referred the

student.

12. Utilize conflict resolution strategies to:

a. Develop student awareness of strategies.

b. Prepare student to utilize critical thinking and decision-making skills.

c. Identify triggers that may cause conflict between the student and others.

13. Refer students to counselors/administrators to:

a. Identify additional needs of the student and possible care needed.

b. Incident specific information that may need to be addressed such as

behavior, social or academic concerns.

14. Work with students academically by:

a. Acquiring assignments for students to complete while in attendance.

b. Accessing Progress Book to determine academic needs.

c. Identify interventions needed with student progress and academic work.

d. Communicate with teachers and report progress to teachers on

assignments/progress

e. Developing short and long-term goals with students for academic

purposes as well as for success after high school.

15. Attend student/parent meetings to add input and acquire information regarding:

a. Behavior intervention plans.

b. Absence intervention plans.

c. Academic needs.

16. Maintain accurate records and communicate consistently with administration

concerning student attendance and progress in the program.

17. Implement a restorative and structured classroom environment in the program

where students feel supported and are productive.

18. Decrease the number of referrals to this program - particularly referrals

concerning the same student repeatedly.

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19. Develop relationships with other staff members to be an active participant in the

school community.

20. To perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate

personnel.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;

Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations;

Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

2. Interpersonal Skills

• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains

confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under

control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

3. Oral and written communication

• Communicates clearly and persuasively in

positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to

questions; Participates in meetings.

4. Teamwork

• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and

welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

5. Quality Management

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

6. Diversity

• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a

harassment-free environment.

7. Ethics

• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of

others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

8. Judgement

• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate

people in decision-making process.

9. Planning/Organizing

• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently;

Sets goals and objectives.

10. Professionalism

• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under

pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status

or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on

commitments.

11. Adaptability

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing

demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with

frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

12. Attendance/Punctuality

• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work

responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments

on time.

Physical Requirements:

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as

needed in a fast paced, highly intensive work environment.

Reasonable

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accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

Terms of Employment:

Varies based on student calendar.

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Title

: ALP (Alternative Learning Program) Assistant

Employee:

_____

(print name)

This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and

responsibilities to be performed by the employee of this job. The employee will be

required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the positions

supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.

________

(Superintendent or designee) (Date)

My signature below signifies that I have reviewed the contents of my job description and

that I am aware of the requirements of my position. I am able to perform the key

functions of the position.

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