What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - In-School Discipline Program Assistant position at THUNDER BASIN HIGH SCHOOL?
**This position is 8 hours/day and 187 days/year.
**This position starts August 19, 2026.
Purpose Statement:
The job of In-School Discipline Program Assistant is done for the purpose/s of overseeing students assigned to “In School Suspension”; documentation students' behavioral; monitoring and assisting students with assignments; and providing information to teachers, parents and/or other personnel.
Essential Functions
• Collaborates with others (e.g. teachers, counselors, staff, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that students successfully complete assignments, missing work, tests, etc.
• Communicates with a variety of people (e.g. ED, LD and regular education students, staff, parents, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating situations and responding to needs.
• Maintains a variety of (confidential and non-confidential) student records (e.g. detention records, contact information, coursework, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that student information is kept in a safe and confidential manner.
• Monitors students during assigned periods (e.g. before school, after school, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.
• Obtains and monitors lessons assigned by teacher (e.g. math, reading, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring completion of assignments.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. attendance, homework logs, behavior reports, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing necessary records/materials.
• Provides verbal and/or written feedback of observations for the purpose of assisting certificated personnel and/or parents in identifying needs and evaluating students.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. students, teachers, administrators, parents, etc.) for the purpose of solving problems, providing information and/or directing to other sources.
• Supervise ISDP Aide(s) as assigned for the purpose of guiding them in performing their assigned duties.
Other Functions
• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: application of pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; teaching strategies; working with families; and stages of child development.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: providing leadership, direction, and team building; communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from diverse professional backgrounds; working independently under time constraints to meet deadlines and schedules; organizing and communicating information and concepts setting priorities; working as part of a team; analyzing situations and making accurate decisions; dealing with frequent interruptions and changing work priorities; working with detailed information/data and maintaining accurate records maintaining confidentiality; and facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 5% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions.
Experience
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Education
Targeted job related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements.
Required Testing
None Specified
Certificates & Licenses
None Specified
Continuing Educ. / Training
None Specified
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Salary : $19 - $21