Teacher Assistant, ISS

POSITION: Teacher Assistant, ISS

Exempt Status

Non-Exempt

No. of Days

According to district approved calendar

Department

Teaching and Learning

Reports To

Principal and Teachers Assigned

Supervises

None

Education

? High School Diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of an accredited college or university

? Educational Aide Certificate from state of Texas

Experience

? Ability to work well with children

POSITION FUNCTION/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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Work with certified teacher and campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured environment.

2. Work with individual students to complete assignments given by classroom teacher.

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.
6. Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and Individual Education Plans (IEP).

7. Record student attendance and discipline referrals using computer.

8. Supervise students assigned to ISS during lunch and bathroom breaks.

9. Maintain confidentiality.

10. Participate in staff development training program, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned. 11. All other duties as assigned by the principal and/or DAEP Teacher.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense) 2. Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification. The applicant for the educational aide certificate shall

1. hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher;

2. have satisfied one of the following requirements:

a. has 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; b. has completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas;

3.have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
3. Ability to work well with children

4. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

5. Ability to use computer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Moderate standing

2. Moderate stooping

3. Moderate bending

4. Moderate lifting

5. Maintain emotional control under stress.

6. Regular attendance required.

EQUIPMENT USED

1. Computer and printer

2. Copy Machine

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

1. 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.

Revised

11/01/2023

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by

federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,

placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.