ISS Monitor - Secondary

Amarillo ISD; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo ISD is seeking a paraprofessional to supervise students in In School Suspension, providing behavioral and academic support in a highly structured setting under campus administration.

The role requires a diploma (or higher) and a Texas Educational Aide Certificate, with experience in working with students. Expect confidentiality, professional conduct under stress, and collaboration with teachers and parents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• ESSA academic assessment must be met by district requirements.
• Associate degree or higher or 48 college credits required.
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students needing a structured environment.
• Provide individual supervision/assistance to ensure ISS work is completed.
• Reinforce appropriate school behaviors for success.
• Communicate with campus administration/teachers about student progress; pay attention to repeat offenders.
• Maintain a written log/electronic record of ISS assignments and durations.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Abide by laws, policies, and district ethics; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral support

Communication skills

Handle with Care

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma

ESSA assessment

Associate degree or higher

48 college credits

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

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

• High School Diploma
• and meet the Districts 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.37 Per Hour

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Tina Medina
• Classified Applicant Clerk
• EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTER
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]