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Job Title:
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Paraprofessional - ISS
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Calendar Days:
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187
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Reports to:
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Principal & Teacher(s) Assigned
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Pay Range:
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$21,617-$29,262
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Dept./School:
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Assigned Campus
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Pay Grade:
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PPT2
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Date Revised:
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August 2024
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Funding Source:
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Local
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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.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
- 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:
- Three years experience as classroom aide or 30 semester hours of college credit with emphasis on child growth and development
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
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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 according to established procedures.
- Supervise students assigned to ISS during lunch and bathroom breaks.
Other
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events when required.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15)
Environment: Work inside; may work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
* Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.
**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. (See State Board for Educator Certification, Teacher Assignment Chart, page 26).