ISS Aide - 183 Days (2026-2027)

Keller ISD•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ISS Aide supervises students assigned to in-school suspension for disciplinary reasons and maintains a highly structured, orderly environment. The position works under the general supervision of the campus Principal and Assistant Principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher. The aide supports student achievement by helping students complete classroom assignments, coordinating with classroom teachers, and managing student behavior in accordance with district policies, regulations, and Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The role also involves recording attendance and discipline referrals; maintaining student assignment files and required records; providing clerical and instructional assistance when students are not assigned to ISS; and supporting campus meetings, events, and committees as required. The aide is expected to maintain confidentiality, follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures, comply with applicable policies and legal requirements, and interact respectfully with students, district personnel, and parents. This is an on-site position at an assigned school or building, with no remote work. The work may involve frequent interruptions, prolonged or irregular hours, and maintaining emotional control under stress. The position requires prolonged sitting, frequent keyboarding and mouse use, occasional bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and light lifting or carrying under 15 pounds. The employee may be exposed to noise, computer monitors, and outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.
Valid Educational Aide III Certificate.
One year of clerical/secretarial experience, or related experience, in an office setting.
Skill in working with a variety of students in varied situations.
Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed.
Ability to operate a multi-line phone system.
Effective public relations, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations.
Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance.
For positions funded by Title monies or at campuses identified as campus-wide Title campuses, instructional-support aides must have an associate degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning, or have met the formal academic assessment required by ESSA.
An Educational Aide III certificate is required for aides assigned to a setting where students in grades 9–12 are assigned for less than six weeks. A valid Texas Teaching Certificate is required when students in grades 9–12 are assigned for more than six weeks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an educational environment.

Responsibilities

Work with certified teachers and campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly, highly structured classroom environment.
Help individual students complete assignments provided by classroom teachers.
Consult classroom teachers about student assignments.
Distribute, collect, and check student assignments for accuracy.
Maintain files of completed student assignments and return them to classroom teachers.
Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and IEPs.
Record student attendance and discipline referrals according to established procedures.
Supervise students assigned to ISS during lunch and bathroom breaks.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and special events, and serve on staff committees as required.
Provide clerical and instructional assistance as needed when students are not assigned to ISS.
Ensure interactions with students, district personnel, and parents are supportive, courteous, and respectful.
Maintain confidentiality and develop and maintain systems for retrieving program information.
Compile, maintain, file, and secure physical and computerized reports, records, and required documents.
Pursue professional development and ensure development activities align with district goals, initiatives, and current professional research.
Comply with district policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, directives, the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators, and district safety and emergency procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.