Job Title: In-School Suspension Aide

Wage/Hour Status:  Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade:  CP3

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Date Revised: 05/13/2024

Annual Work Days:  187

SALARY / WORK DAYS:   

Hourly pay range minimum is $15.18; pay based upon experience; will work 7.5 hours daily, normally work 187 days annually

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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
• Valid Texas Education Aide Certification Preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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

Experience:

• Two years experience working with children, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Work with certified teachers and campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured classroom environment.
2. Work with individual students to complete assignments given by classroom teachers.
3. Consult classroom teachers regarding student assignments.
4. Distribute, collect, and check student assignments for accuracy.
5. Maintain individual files of completed student assignments and return to classroom teachers.

Student Management

1. Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. Record student attendance and discipline referrals according to established procedures.
3. Supervise students assigned to ISS during lunch and bathroom breaks.

Other

1. Maintain confidentiality.
2. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events when required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

General Employee Requirements:

• Quality of Work – complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules.       
• Quantity of Work – demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules.      
• Work Habits – display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.        
• Communication – communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.        
• Dependability – adhere to time frames, monitor projects and exercise follow-through, be on time for meetings and appointments, and respond appropriately to instructions and procedures. 
• Cooperation – work well with co-workers and supervisors as a contributing team member, demonstrate consideration of and maintain rapport with others, and help others willingly. 
• Initiative – seek and assume greater responsibility, monitor projects independently as required, and follow through appropriately.        
• Adaptability – adjust well to any change in duties, procedures, supervisors or work environment, accept new ideas and approaches to work, and respond appropriately to constructive criticism and suggestions for work improvement.        
• Judgment – effectively analyze problems, determine appropriate action for solutions, and use logical thinking to exhibit timely and decisive action.        
• Attendance – attend work on a consistent basis, taking care to consider the use and number of absences in accordance with policy so that the organization is not negatively impacted.  
• Punctuality – arrive to work and depart from work according to department and district requirements

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment that may be required by student need

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require regular light lifting (15 pounds or less) 

Environment: Work inside; may work outside (exposure to sun, heat, college, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions

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

Salary : $15 - $21