In School Suspension Aide

Horry County Schools • Myrtle Beach, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the In-School Suspension Program; which is a program designed as an alternative to Out-of-school Suspension. The goal is for students to remain in the school setting, and isolated from sources of disruption.

Requirements

• Must meet the requirements for a paraprofessional which includes one of the following: Minimum of 60 college credit hours or an Associate's Degree or Paraprofessional certificate (minimum score of 456 on the exam).
• Demonstrated competence for assigned responsibility.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 40 pounds;
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus;
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
• Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry;
• Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone;
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.
• May need to physically restrain students to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
• District will provide Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training/certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and files on each student's assignments and assume responsibility to acquiring this information.
• Provide a short written and/or oral communication to teachers about the students' activities while in ISS.
• Develop several work assignments for students who complete their regular assignments before time completion.
• Tutor students when needed and check quality of their completed assignments.
• In the event that no students are assigned to the In-School-Suspension Program, the administration may utilize the aide in areas they deem necessary.
• Report any problems to the administration.
• Individual must enforce all rules and regulations that have been established for the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree