Ascension Parish School Board Job Description

I. JOB TITLE

ISSP Presider

JOB TYPE

210, 212 POSITION

REPORTS TO

Principal

PAY GRADE

T-1 plus supplement

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ASSIGNMENT PERIOD 182

days

II. SUMMARY OF POSITION'S PURPOSE

Coordinates all activities related to students who are assigned to In-School Suspension.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

- Bachelor's Degree. Teacher Certification. Additional criteria as established by the School Board. 2.

EXPERIENCE - 3

years experience as a Classroom Teacher.

IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Investigates reasons for referrals. Listens to the student's problems and/or concerns. Contacts parents of students referred to the ISSP classroom. Refers students to the Guidance Counselor to determine if the nature of the problem is physical, social, emotional, or academic. Determines the appropriate action to be taken for behavior modification. Completes ISSP forms for students that are suspended. Completes discipline forms that Teachers refer to points, etc. Requests assignments to be completed during ISSP time from all assigned Teachers. Records and completes all documents for referred students. Monitors the students assigned to ISSP during lunch and attends to their personal needs. Communicates with teachers, administration, FINS officers, psychologists, etc., concerning students. Gathers all materials for expulsion hearings. Gathers all assignments for Saturday detention. 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. Teachers shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports: Instructional Components Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in supervisory positions Lesson Plans Instruction Collaborate with colleagues and departments Grade papers Take and record attendance Enter/Average grades Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher Supervision Supervision of students when students are on or off campus at a school related/sponsored event Supervision of students prior to school and/or drop-off, when assigned Supervision of students in the classroom Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies Supervision of students after school and/or pick-up, when assigned Non-instructional Components Attend meetings generally associated with the instructions of students Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings Attend training sessions Attend IEP meetings Attend parent-teacher conferences Attend back-to-school and open-house events Attend graduation Attend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request Extracurricular Activities Attend/work concessions/gates of no more than 15 athletic events per school year as requested by the principal or designee Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor 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 to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.