Teacher Assistant, ISS

Teacher Assistant ISS

Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:
Instructional PG-1

Division:
Academic

Department:
Learning, Leading, and Innovation

Reports To:

Principal and Teachers Assigned

Supervises:
None

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of an accredited college or university
• Educational Aide Certificate from state of Texas

Experience:

Ability to work well with children

Position Function/

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.

Major Responsibilities:

• Work with certified teacher and campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured environment.
• Work with individual students to complete assignments given by classroom teacher.
• 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.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Record student attendance and discipline referrals using computer.
• Supervise students assigned to ISS during lunch and bathroom breaks.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training program, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or DAEP Teacher.

Qualification Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 30 semester hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university OR meets NCLB requirements for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals.
• Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to use computer

Physical Demands:

• Moderate standing
• Moderate stooping
• Moderate bending
• Moderate lifting
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Regular attendance required.

Equipment Used:

• Computer and printer
• Copy Machine

Work Environment:

• Normal classroom environment