ISS Paraprofessional

Primary Purpose

Supervise students assigned to in-school suspension (ISS) for disciplinary reasons.

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 and learning the records retention schedule for department records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.