Specialized Itinerant Support (SIS) Assistant at Lexington County School District One

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Position Title: Specialized Itinerant Support (SIS) Assistant

Department: Special Services

Reports To: Chief Academic Officer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education; or
• An associate’s degree (or higher); or
• A passing score (456 or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment. 
• Experience with ABA and Autism preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have current government issued identification

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

8 Hours/185 Days

Support Staff Salary Schedule (Grade 9)

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Special Education Coordinator of Behavior and Lead Behavior Specialist, the Specialized Itinerant Support (SIS) Assistant is responsible for providing behavioral support to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) as directed by the Special Education Coordinator of Behavior.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials. 
• Under the direction of the Lead Behavior Specialist, provides behavioral support and crisis management, when needed, which may include Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Ukeru, trauma informed care and de-escalation strategies 
• Provides feedback to the Lead Behavior Specialist regarding programming issues or concerns regarding student progress 
• Attends all in-service trainings and conferences as requested  
• Attends Behavior Team meetings upon request  
• Develop/update/and maintain weekly schedule electronically 
• Observe students and provide teachers with feedback regarding student behaviors in various environments  
• Provide feedback and support to teachers regarding teaching social skills and troubleshooting problem behaviors  
• Maintain and submit accountability weekly electronically (i.e. maintain weekly calendar electronically) 
• Make materials and/or assist teacher(s)/aides with implementing and using materials  
• Provide written feedback from observations to Lead Behavior Specialist  
• Collect data on student behaviors daily
• Complete support notes electronically on a daily basis 
• Email (check and reply to emails daily) to maintain communication  
• Work with the teacher to teach new skills and support research based instructional methods for behavior change  
• Demonstrate professionalism and maintain appropriate relationships with other personnel  
• Work in teams to help with observations and troubleshooting problems
• Effectively uses provided technology devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication
• Provides on the job training and modeling of strategies and implementation of materials for teachers and paraprofessionals working with students with maladaptive behaviors 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervisory responsibilities with students. No direct budgetary responsibilities required.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation.

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations. Extensive knowledge of business English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mathematical computation. Knowledge of the principles of office management. Knowledge of the records and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to demonstrate high level application of technology devices in the performance of daily activities. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation and utilization of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, colleagues and all other stakeholders involved in the activities of the job.

Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory. Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee. Computer literacy required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Children with disabilities may tantrum, refuse to comply, and/or act in aggressive ways towards adults. Specialized Itinerant Support (SIS) assistants are required to manage these behaviors (only engaging in CPI restraints as a last resort and/or if the Behavior Intervention Plan dictates). They are also required to engage in a great deal of physical play and interaction with students, often moving from a sitting to a standing position. Specialized Itinerant Support (SIS) Assistants must be able to walk and run to transport students from place to place. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specialized Itinerant Support (SIS) Assistants must be able to work in any environment. They are required to work with students both within a classroom setting as well as 1:1 settings. They are required to complete paperwork in an office setting. 

The noise level in the work environment for this position varies. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. 

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.

The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.