FLSA:  Non-Exempt

DIVISION:  Leadership

PAY GRADE:  NH0 (4, 5, 6, 67, or 8)

DEPARTMENT:  Leadership

SALARY SCHEDULE:  Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO:  Principal

WORK DAYS:  183

JOB CODE:  435C

PRIMARY FUNCTION:   Supervises students assigned to in-school suspension and provides assistance with completing educational activities under direction of a teacher or administrator.

1.

Educational Level:  Associate degree, two years of college credit (a minimum of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours and a 2.0 GPA), or passing score on the GACE/PRAXIS Paraprofessional Assessment Test required

2.

Certification/License Required:   Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate which includes in-service training related to position

3.

Experience:   None

4.

Physical Activities:  Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities; able to lift a maximum 60 lbs.

5.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:  Written and oral communication

1.

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

2.

Provides appropriate instructional assistance and support for students based on lessons developed and provided by the teacher.

3.

Coordinates and communicates with classroom teachers in assisting students in the continuation of classroom assignments.

4.

Makes referrals on students in need of further remediation and/or counseling.

5.

Interacts with students, individually and/or in groups, to assist them in accepting responsibility for their behavior and for changing that behavior.

6.

Keeps current records on all ISS students and submits accurate paperwork on schedule.

7.

Assists with discipline record keeping.

8.

Maintains structure and discipline in the ISS room and directs the conduct of students in accordance with policies and procedure.

9.

Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.