Paraeducator - In-School Suspension

Responsibilities

• Supervises students assigned to in-school suspension; monitors student behavior.
• Correct behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures.
• Instructs students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth.
• Processes disciplinary notices according to established procedures; mails to appropriate parent or guardian; maintains records in student files and on computer.
• Enters attendance data into computer; runs required reports; checks on student absences for accuracy as needed; calls parents as necessary.
• Prepares and mails deficiency notices each semester; tracks absences of at-risk students.
• Contacts students assigned to program as reminder of responsibility; completes form for teacher assignments; maintains records.
• Enters data and prints lists for honor level program.
• Inputs demerit slips and discipline records into computer daily.
• Notifies teachers of students who are prohibited from participating in assemblies, dances and after-school activities.
• Prints out reward slips for top honor level students.
• Monitors students in lunchroom who have been assigned to lunch detention.
• May supervise students who are required to eat lunch in detention room.
• Assigns and maintains lockers for students.
• Supervises student behavior in hallways; maintains orderly movement.
• Collects homework assignment and books for students who are absent from school due to illness or suspension.
• Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment.
• May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
• Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
• Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Requirements

• Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, with experience working with at risk adolescents preferred; experience maintaining detailed records and operating a personal computer preferred. Allowable Substitutions Not applicable.
• Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.

Skills

• Demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communicating.
• Skill in effective behavior management techniques.
• Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner.
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments.
• Ability to organize activities.
• Ability to follow and give instructions.
• Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students.
• Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of "at-risk" student behavior.
• Ability to learn the use of computers and various software packages.
• Ability to learn the operation of general office machines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.

Pay

PAY FOR POSITION: PSE