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Midland Independent School District

Job Location:

Midland, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION:Teacher Assistant ISS

EXEMPT STATUS:Non-Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS:According to district approved calendar

DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning

REPORTS TO: Principal and Teachers AssignedPrincipal 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.

Major Responsibilities

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. High School Diploma or GED

2. 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

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

2. have satisfied one of the following requirements:

a. have three creditable years of experience as defined in Chapter 153 Subchapter CC of this title (relating to Commissioners Rules on Creditable Years of Service) as either an educational aide I or II; or b. have completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas;

have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.

4. Possess or apply for SBEC paraprofessional certificate (personal expense)

5. Ability to work well with children

6. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

7. 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.

POSITION:Teacher Assistant ISSEXEMPT STATUS:Non-ExemptNUMBER OF DAYS:According to district approved calendarDEPARTMENT: Teaching and LearningREPORTS TO: Principal and Teachers AssignedPrincipal and Teachers AssignedSUPERVISES:NoneEDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of an a...