Job Title: In-School Suspension Paraprofessional Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Principals Date Revised: August 2025
Dept./School: Middle School & High School
Primary Purpose:
Supervise students assigned to middle school and high school in-school suspension (ISS) for disciplinary reasons. Maintain a highly structured and orderly environment. Work under the general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher on a daily basis.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning preferred
Will be required to obtain valid educational aide certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work well with children
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to use personal computer
Experience:
Experience as classroom aide or 30 semester hours of college credit with emphasis on child growth and development preferred.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
Work with certified teachers and campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured classroom environment.
Work with individual students to complete assignments given by classroom teachers.
Consult classroom teachers regarding student assignments.
Distribute, collect, and check student assignments for accuracy.
Maintain individual files of completed student assignments and return to classroom teachers.
Student Management
Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Record student attendance and discipline referrals according to established procedures.
Supervise students assigned to ISS during lunch and bathroom breaks.
Other
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events when required.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15)
Environment: Work inside; may work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Non-Discrimination Statement
Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.
In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to Title IX Coordinator, Angelia Watson, Human Resource Director, at PO Box 198, Marion, TX 78124, [email protected] or 830-914-1088.
