Gen Ed Para - ISS (In-school suspension)

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.
• 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.

Experience / Other Requirements:

• Three years of experience as a classroom aide.

OR

• 30 semester hours of college credit with an emphasis on child growth and development.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Work with certified teacher and campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured classroom 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.

Student Management

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

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance ad learning the records retention schedule for department records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.