Instructional Assistant, In School Suspension

McAllen Independent School District•McAllen, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Implement a program of guidance to ensure that the In School Suspension program functions effectively in order to facilitate meeting the program goals. Provide a proactive developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required
Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
One (1) year of experience in school setting, preferred

Nice To Haves

Keyboard/word-processing, preferred

Responsibilities

Collect and organize all reports dealing with the accounting of students assigned to in school suspension.
Provide the appropriate school officials with reports and feedback, on students' attendance and behavior on a daily basis.
Enforce school rules specifically in school suspension so that an orderly environment exists in in-school suspension.
Participate in training in the areas of conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
Assist in clerical duties in relation to correspondence regarding student placement in ISS.
Follow up with contacting parents in regards to students in ISS placement.
Communicate with teacher regarding students in ISS placement.
Collect assignments for students in ISS with assistance from office aides.
Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).