ISS Assistant; Terry

Position Title

ISS Assistant (Terry) –

Paraprofessional – Campus/ Instructional Assistant

• Pay Grade: 2
• Shift Type: Full-Time
• Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
• Reports To: Principal
• EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

To assist in monitoring students placed within In School Supervision, acquire and administer assignments provided by the classroom teacher, and maintain a disciplined environment under the general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma/GED;
  Texas Educational Aide Certificate (Educational Aide III Certification)
• Experience: For assignments for grades 9-12 where students are assigned for less than six weeks, requires Level III Aide certification (Three years as a classroom aide or 30 semester hours of college credit with emphasis on child growth and development).

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

• Verify and report student daily attendance.
• Acquire student's daily assignments from teacher.
• Work with individual students to complete assignments given by classroom teacher.
• Provide assistance to students for completion of teacher prepared assignments.
• Maintain discipline and other non‑instructional functions.
• Escort and supervise students to and from cafeteria.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• None

• Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information to individuals.
• Maintaining emotional control under stress.
• Standing, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Moderate noise level in work environment.
• Working in a confined space.

• 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. 19 TAC §230.601.

The foregoing statements describe general responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.