ISS/Teacher Assistant
Orange County Schools
332
- Orange High School
- Hillsborough, North Carolina This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs, and Orange County School District
- NC
Job Details
Job ID:
5862863
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Today
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
POSITION TITLE
ISS/Teacher Assistant
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Assigned School
SALARY
Salary Grade 56 plus local supplement
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt
REPORT TO
Assigned Principal/Teacher
SUPERVISES
None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday
WORK HOURS
40
NUMBER
OF MONTHS PER YEAR
10
POSITION PURPOSE:
The ISS (In-School Suspension) performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks. The ISS may be requested to perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the teacher(s), meet the needs of all students, assist with providing a secure testing environment as assigned, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. In addition, the ISS provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems that may lead to small group activities. The ISS also assists with general housekeeping and clerical duties as needed. All duties listed under "Essential Duties" are at the request of, or under the direction of, the Principal/Assistant Principal.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES
Applicant should know school and classroom rules, procedures, and practices.
Applicant must have the ability to interpret and establish appropriate rules, methods, and techniques in maintaining a disciplined academic environment.
Applicant must have strong interpersonal skills and patience.
Applicant must have experience working with students, and knowledge of conflict resolution techniques is strongly encouraged.
Ability to motivate students
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment
Ability to perform general clerical duties
Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom
Ability to operate common office machines
Ability to serve as a testing proctor as requested
Ability to maintain basic files and records
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to exhibit empathy and patience, especially with younger children and children with special needs
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma
Associate Degree Minimum of 48 hours of college-level coursework with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Workkeys Assessment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) to five (5) years serving as a classroom teacher assistant
Training in dealing with students with special needs
Spanish Speaking
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide supervision for students who are assigned to the In-School Suspension classroom.
Take daily attendance.
Review in-school suspension policies, procedures, and student expectations with students daily.
Monitor all ISS assignments; provide encouragement and feedback to students, monitor tests and computer work, and provide instructional assistance as appropriate.
Ensure students have security escorts to lavatory facilities.
Refer behavior problems to Assistant Principals.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
Position Type:
Full-Time
