ISSP Aide - Ascension Public Schools : Job Details

Position Type:Paraprofessionals/Aides/504 ISSP AideDate Posted:9/9/2024Location:Donaldsonville HighClosing Date:09/23/2024 Additional Information: Show/HideAscension Parish School BoardJob DescriptionI. JOB TITLE: ISSP Aide JOB TYPE: 504 POSITION REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: PARA 3 or PARA 4 FLSA STATUS: Exempt ASSIGNMENT PERIOD 180 daysII. SUMMARY OF POSITION'S PURPOSEProvides clerical oversight activities related to children with behavior problems.III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or its equivalent* EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION - Highly Qualified* Pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment - Score 450; or* Completed two (2) years (48 semester credit hours) from state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education; *Within the forty-eight semester hours, the para-professional must complete a total of 15 hours of general education requirements that include English Composition (3), English/Reading (6), and Mathematics (6). For the remaining 33 hours of coursework, acceptance of credit for a course shown on a transcript from and approved higher education institution is left to school district discretion in addressing the needs of the specific job. Discipline-specific electives may include as many as 12 hours of developmental (remedial) course; or* Earned an Associate's Degree from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education.IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Handles behavior referrals from teachers or other employees as directed by the principal.* Requests assignments for students from teachers. Completes form or calls teacher on the intercom.* Explains assignments to students, checks their work, and offers assistance when required. Work is sent to the teacher.* Oversees recess detentions and assigns work.* Refers students to Counselor if required. Maintain records of multiple suspensions and students in FINS.* Reports all special education suspension to the appropriate party. Sends copies of referrals and suspension of special education students to Special Education Teachers.* Enters suspensions in the computer.* Notifies teachers of behavior plans that need to be written. Provides follow-up to ensure that the plans are written and updated.* Records and updates list of students on behavior plans.* Records the number of monthly referrals from each teacher and the number of each consequence and suspension.* Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers including students, parents, co-workers, etc. Schedules and/or attends conferences with parents. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure that student and employee records confidentiality is assured.* Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance, e.g. expense management. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.* Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system.* Performs other duties as required.NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended tobe a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right tochange this description at its discretion.