Teacher Assistant, ISS; Abell

POSITION: Teacher Assistant ISS

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS: 184

PAY GRADE: Instructional PG-1

DIVISION: Academic

DEPARTMENT: Learning, Leading, and Innovation

REPORTS TO: Principal and Teachers Assigned

SUPERVISES: None

• High School Diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of an accredited college or university
• Educational Aide Certificate from state of Texas

Ability to work well with children

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.

• Work with certified teacher and campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured 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.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Record student attendance and discipline referrals using computer.
• Supervise students assigned to ISS during lunch and bathroom breaks.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training program, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or DAEP Teacher.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 30 semester hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university OR meets NCLB requirements for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals.
• Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)
• Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification. The applicant for the educational aide certificate shall:
  • hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher;
  • have satisfied one of the following requirements:
    • have three creditable years of experience, as defined in Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service), as either an educational aide I or II; or
    • have completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas;
  • and have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
• Possess or apply for SBEC paraprofessional certificate (personal expense)
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to use computer

• Moderate standing
• Moderate stooping
• Moderate bending
• Moderate lifting
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Regular attendance required.

• Computer and printer
• Copy Machine

• Normal classroom environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.