Primary Purpose:

Supervise students assigned to in-school suspension (ISS) for disciplinary reasons.  Maintain a highly structured and orderly environment.  Work under the general supervision of the principal, assistant principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher on a daily basis.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Educational Aide I certification from the Texas Education Agency
• Meet the NCLB highly qualified requirements:

            Associate’s degree or higher, or

            Two years of college, minimum of 48 semester hours, or

            Successful completion of local paraprofessional exam and high school diploma or GED

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to use personal computer

 

Experience:

 

• Three years experience as classroom aide or 30 semester hours of college credit with emphasis on child growth and development.

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Work with certified teacher and campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured classroom environment.
2. Work with individual students to complete assignments given by classroom teacher. 
3. Consult classroom teachers regarding student assignments. 
4. Distribute, collect, and check student assignments for accuracy. 
5. Maintain individual files of completed student assignments and return to classroom teachers.

Student Management

6. Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and Individual Education Plans (OEP). 
7. Record student attendance and discipline referrals using personal computer. 
8. Supervise students assigned to ISS during lunch and bathroom breaks.

Other

9. Maintain confidentiality. 
10. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

            None

 

Equipment Used:

            Copier and personal computer.

 

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress.  Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.