Aide: In School Suspension - ISS

Aide:
In School Suspension - ISS

Del Valle Independent School District Ojeda Middle School - Austin, Texas

• Job : 5636594
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

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

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED. Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning. Valid educational aide III certification.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work well with children; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to use personal computer;
  Deescalation and Restraint Training, must obtain within one month of employment.
• Experience: Three years experience as classroom aide or 30 semester hours of college credit with emphasis on child growth and development.

Instructional Support

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

Student Management

• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Record student attendance and discipline referrals according to established procedures.
• Supervise students assigned to ISS during lunch and bathroom breaks.
• Utilize deescalation strategies to manage student behavior and intervene when appropriate utilizing the district approved deescalation and restraint training.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events when required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping.
• Motion: Moderate walking.
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Work inside; may work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

* Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

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* Note:

An Educational Aide III certificate is required for aides assigned to a setting where students grades 9–12 are assigned for less than six weeks. A valid Texas teaching certificate is required when students grades 9–12 are assigned more than six weeks. (See State Board for Educator Certification, Teacher Assignment Chart, page 26).

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.15 to $24.13 Hourly

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.