ISS Assistant (Agnew)

Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans

Instructional Support Compensation Plan

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

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate (Educational Aide III Certification)

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

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

EXPERIENCE:

• None (For Grades 1 � 8)
• If assignment is 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)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Validate parent authorization forms.
• 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information to individuals.
• Maintaining emotional control under stress.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• 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 student's grades 9-12 are assigned for less than six weeks. A valid Texas teaching certificate is required when student's grades 9-12 are assigned more than six weeks. 19 TAC �230.601.

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