ISS Assistant (Agnew)

Mesquite ISD; Mesquite Valley (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking an instructional support aide to assist in monitoring students placed within In-School Supervision and to acquire and administer assignments provided by the classroom teacher.

Under the supervision of a certified teacher and principal, you will help maintain a disciplined environment, support students with daily tasks, and perform other duties as assigned. This full-time, non-exempt role begins as soon as possible at Pay Grade 2.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma/GED.
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate (Educational Aide III Certification).
• Ability to work well with children and youth.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to use the personal computer.
• Experience: None (For Grades 1-8).

Responsibilities

• Validate parent authorization forms.
• Verify and report student daily attendance.
• Acquire student's daily assignments from teacher.
• Work with individual students to complete assignments given by classroom teacher.
• Provide assistance to students for completion of teacher prepared assignments.
• Maintain discipline and other non- instructional functions.
• Escort and supervise students to and from cafeteria.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child interaction

Instruction following

Computer use

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans

Instructional Support Compensation Plan

Pay Grade: 2

Shift Type: Full-Time

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Principal

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To assist in monitoring students placed within In-School Supervision, acquire and administer assignments provided by the classroom teacher, and maintain a disciplined environment under the general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate (Educational Aide III Certification)

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Ability to work well with children and youth
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to use the personal computer.

EXPERIENCE:

• None (For Grades 1 8)
• If assignment is for grades 9 - 12 where students are assigned for less than six weeks.. .requires Level III Aide certification(* Three years as a classroom aide or 30 semester hours of college credit with emphasis on child growth and development)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Validate parent authorization forms.
• Verify and report student daily attendance.
• Acquire student's daily assignments from teacher.
• Work with individual students to complete assignments given by classroom teacher.
• Provide assistance to students for completion of teacher prepared assignments.
• Maintain discipline and other non- instructional functions.
• Escort and supervise students to and from cafeteria.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information to individuals.
• Maintaining emotional control under stress.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Standing, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Moderate noise level in work environment.
• Working in a confined space.
• * Note: An Educational Aide III certificate is required for aides assigned to a setting where student's grades 9-12 are assigned for less than six weeks. A valid Texas teaching certificate is required when student's grades 9-12 are assigned more than six weeks. 19 TAC 230.601.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.