ISS Monitor - Secondary

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Supervise students assigned to In School Suspension while providing behavioral and academic support. Maintain a highly structured and orderly environment. Work under the general supervision of campus administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma & meet the District's formal academic assessment required by Every

Student Succeeds Act

Associates (or higher) degree OR 48 college credit hours

Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Meet the rigorous standard of quality required by the district

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Work with students who have difficulty with academics, behavior, and social skills

Follow written and/or oral directions and to exercise good judgment

Effective verbal and written communication skills with students, parents and school personnel

Certified in Handle with Care (training provided by District)

Maintain professional demeanor under stress

Work

Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Full range of motion

Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds

Environment: Ability to respond to tasks and/or behaviors quickly; acute or corrected vision and

hearing

Regular attendance is an essential function

Minimum Experience:

One experience working with students preferred.

This experience may be work in church-related school, day camps, youth groups,

and private schools, licensed day-care centers or similar experiences.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Supervise students needing a structured environment.

Provide individual supervision/assistance in assuring that school work sent to the ISS is completed and returned to the appropriate teacher.

Reinforce appropriate school behaviors which will help the student to be successful.

Communicate frequently with campus administration and/or teacher regarding problems and progress of students who are assigned to ISS. Particular attention will be paid to repeat offenders.

Maintain a written log or electronic database of students assigned to ISS which will include but not be limited to reason for assignment to ISS and length of time assigned.

Communicate with teachers to obtain school work for students assigned to ISS.

Maintain confidentiality.

Abide by State and Federal laws, District policies, campus expectations and Texas Educator Code of Ethics.

Other duties as assigned by campus administration.