What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant (ISS) - CMS position at Colleyville Middle?
Primary Purpose
The primary purpose is to supervise students assigned to In-School Suspension (ISS) for disciplinary reasons, maintaining a highly structured and orderly environment. Work under general supervision of the principal and under the direct supervision of a certified teacher on a daily basis.
This position starts on July 31, 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Highly Qualified status under No Child Left Behind (48 college credit, Associates degree or higher, or an approved state/local academic assessment)
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work well with children
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Education Aide Certificate is required, but may be applied for once employed.
Proficient interpersonal and computer skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Work with certified teacher and campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured classroom environment.
- Assist individual students to complete assignments given by classroom teacher, maintaining integrity of assignments.
- Consult classroom teachers regarding student assignments.
- Distribute, collect, and check student assignments for accuracy.
- Maintain individual files of completed student assignments and return to classroom teachers.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Record student attendance and discipline referrals using personal computer and assist in maintaining student discipline records.
- Supervise students assigned to ISS during lunch and restroom breaks.
- Participate in meetings and training sessions as designed by District staff.
- Assist in campus duty assignments as required.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- All other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.