Instructional Assistant, Hall Monitor

Responsible for maintaining an effective operation for the prevention of truancy and keeping the campus halls orderly. Under the supervision of the Administrator, supervises students, monitors their activities, ensures their physical welfare, provides disciplinary support, and does related work as directed by the supervisor. Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Direct authorized visitors on campus to their proper destination on campus and monitors unauthorized visitors.

2. Reports tardiness, truancies, and other related incidents to the appropriate school administrator.
3. Assist with document preparation as needed or required.
4. Assist with student management and supervision in and around campus common areas.
5. Monitor students in the gym, cafeteria, and hallways or other designated areas throughout the school day

including morning and afternoon dismissal times.
6. Give directions, escort students or disruptive individuals to designated locations.
7. Assist in managing student behavior, including crisis intervention, physical management of disruptive

students and inappropriate behaviors, as needed.
8. Assist with maintaining a safe, neat, and orderly campus.
9. Assist with the supervision and monitoring of students throughout the school day inside and outside of

the classroom, including the cafeteria, playground, physical education classes, boarding and exiting the bus, on community-based activities and other assigned activities.

10. Assist in maintaining administrative/student records and prepare required reports.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expectedfor this position.

Minimum Requirements • Must have one of the following educational requirements:

o Associates degree or higher from an accredited college/university.

o A minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college or university. o High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional

accrediting agency and completion of the paraeducator training course provided by Stedi.org with a passing score of 70% or higher or Treasuring Our Paraprofessionals certificate through Region XX (course fees are the responsibility of the applicant)

• Eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification.

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team for the position/department assigned.

• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations, including daily attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality.

• Demonstrated ability to follow an established work schedule that includes instructional assignments and student support services.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals in a professional manner.

• Demonstrated ability to move about campus constantly.

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team to provide assistance to students.

• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Demonstrated ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Working Conditions Work Environment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.

• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines; frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, pulling and pushing; reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity and prolonged data input; occasional lift/carry light, moderate 15-44 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

• None

San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance, immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs, services, and District business functions.

Information on persons designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies can be found within SAISD Board Policies DIA(EXHIBIT) or FFH(EXHIBIT), available online at: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176. San Antonio ISD está comprometido a no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen étnico, cultura, religión, origen nacional, edad, sexo, identidad sexual, expresión de género, orientación sexual, apariencia, estado inmigratorio/de ciudadanía, idioma natal, estado socioeconómico o discapacidad en sus programas educativos, servicios y funciones de negocios del Distrito. La información sobre las personas designadas para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación se encuentra bajo las Políticas de la Junta Directiva DIA (Prueba documental) o FFH (Prueba documental) de SAISD, disponible en línea bajo: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176