Position Type: Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted: 8/1/2024
Location: Longview Early Graduation High School
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Supervise students assigned during the day and to the "Four to Six Credit Recovery Program"; maintain a highly structured and orderly environment; work under the general supervision of the principal; work with students on a daily basis; work with principal as students are assigned to the four-to-six program
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Associate's Degree (or 48 college credit hours), two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Experience:
Two years of experience working with children; educational environment, preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy
2. Assign students to computers, enter assignments, and conduct instructional assistance as needed as the secondary level
3. Work with campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured environment
4. Consult principal and grade level counselors regarding students assigned to the four-to-six program
5. Maintain individual files of completed student's assignments
6. Turn earned credit information into the campus registrar
7. Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed
8. Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to Board policies, administrative regulations, and Individual Education Plans (IEP)
9. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom
10. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed
11. Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
12. Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures
13. Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
14. Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)
15. Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
16. Serve as a truancy officer documenting truant students and making weekly home visits (using district vehicle or compensation for using personal vehicle)
17. Work with attendance clerk, teachers/staff and principal documenting truant students
18. Communicate in a professional manner with parents, students, and staff
19. Other duties as assigned
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