ISS Assistant; College

Position: ISS Assistant (48+ College Hours) 2026-2027
Location: La Joya

Job Title:

In
- School Suspension Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt Instructional Assistant

Reports to:

Campus Principal Pay Grade:
Instructional Support Pay Plan 48 college hours Pay Grade 2 Associate's Degree Pay Grade 4 Dept/School:
Assigned Campus Bachelor's Degree Pay Grade 5 Initiated Date:
June 24, 2010 Funding Source: 199 Local Funds Revised Date:
January 13, 2021 District Primary

Purpose:

To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement. Department Primary

Purpose:

Provide in school suspension students with the individually tailored help, counseling, and learning experience they need to make progress toward educational goals established with his/her limitations in mind. Maintain a high structural and orderly environment.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED, 48 college hours or two years postsecondary education Para-Professional Certificate (Process to State Board of Educator Certification {SBEC} when hired.) Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to work well with students Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Assist teachers to determine specific learning problems, skill deficiencies, or social adjustments difficulties of students and initiates remediation programs in these areas.
* Provide students with tutoring for other classes.
* Evaluate each student in terms of initial needs and progress toward remediation.
* Prepare progress reports and end of year evaluations.
* Make available a wide range of teaching materials and equipment, including reading materials at many levels, instructional games, resource materials.
* Counsel students in identifying and dealing with their academic and social problems.
* Provide opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.
* Establish and maintain standards of individual student behavior.
* Work closely with other teachers to help the students maintain satisfactory class-work, homework, and behavior.
* Perform basic attendance accounting and similar record-keeping functions.
* Maintain confidentiality.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
* Follow all Work from Home Protocols when working remotely. EQUIPMENT USED:
Copier, audiovisual equipment and personal computer

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written in English and Spanish) Interpret policy and procedures; maintain emotional control under stress. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. POSITION WORKING DAYS: 187 Days