EL CAMPO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

                                                              JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Job Title:        In School Suspension Aide

 

Reports To:    Principal

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status:   Nonexempt

Pay Grade:                 C/P 2

Days Employed:          180

Date Revised:             June 1, 2014

 

Primary 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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act

Valid educational aide III certification*

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Physical ability to move about in the classroom to monitor and supervise students

 Learn pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with those encountered in the course of work

 

Experience:

Three years experience as classroom aide or 30 semester hours of college credit with emphasis on child growth and development

 Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

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

 Student Management

  1. Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
  2. Record student attendance and discipline referrals according to established procedures.
  3. Supervise students assigned to ISS during lunch and bathroom breaks.

Other

  1. Maintain confidentiality of information as required by school policy.
  2. Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards as expected of all personnel.
  3. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events when required.
  4. Perform other duties as assigned.

 Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15)

Environment: Work inside; may work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress