DAEP/ISS/Behavior Intervention & Attendance Support Paraprofessional

Primary Purpose

Provide instructional support, student supervision, behavioral intervention, attendance support, and social-emotional assistance to students assigned to the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) and/or In-School Suspension (ISS), as well as identified at-risk students.

The paraprofessional works under the direction and supervision of campus administration and appropriately certified instructional staff to support students in completing assigned academic work, improving behavior and attendance, developing appropriate coping and decision-making skills, and successfully transitioning back into the traditional classroom setting.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED

• Meet district and state requirements for paraprofessional employment

• Educational Aide certification, as required by the district and/or Texas Education Agency

• Additional training in behavior management, de-escalation, or working with at-risk students preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Strong student supervision and behavior management skills

• Ability to implement established behavior intervention and de-escalation strategies

• Ability to establish positive, appropriate relationships with at-risk students

• Ability to assist students with academic assignments provided by certified teachers

• Ability to follow student IEP, BIP, and Section 504 accommodations as directed

• Effective conflict-resolution and student coaching skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, and support staff

• Ability to remain calm, consistent, and professional when working with students exhibiting challenging behaviors

Experience

• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred

• Experience working with at-risk students or students exhibiting behavioral challenges preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

• Provide instructional assistance to students assigned to DAEP/ISS under the direction and supervision of certified instructional staff.

• Assist students in accessing and completing assignments provided by their teachers or home campus.

• Reinforce previously taught concepts and skills as directed by certified teachers.

• Provide clarification, prompting, redirection, and academic assistance within the scope of the paraprofessional role.

• Support accommodations and modifications identified by teachers, ARD committees, Section 504 committees, or other appropriate student support teams.

• Monitor student completion of assignments and communicate progress or concerns to the appropriate teacher and campus administrator.

• Maintain organized records of assignments completed and work returned to teachers.

• Communicate with certified teachers regarding needed assignments, instructional materials, and student academic progress.

Behavior Intervention and Student Support

• Implement established behavior intervention plans (BIPs), campus behavior expectations, and individual student supports as directed.

• Reinforce appropriate behavior, coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills.

• Assist students with reflection activities, restorative practices, and conflict-resolution activities developed or approved by campus staff.

• Conduct student check-ins and provide behavior coaching consistent with campus expectations and administrative direction.

• Document student behaviors, interventions, consequences, and progress.

• Use approved de-escalation strategies when students demonstrate escalating behavior.

• Immediately communicate significant behavioral, safety, or student welfare concerns to campus administration.

• Maintain a structured, safe, respectful, and orderly environment.

Attendance Intervention and Support

• Assist with monitoring and tracking attendance for DAEP/ISS students and other identified students as assigned.

• Conduct student attendance check-ins and help identify barriers affecting regular attendance.

• Assist campus administration and attendance personnel with parent/guardian communication regarding attendance expectations and concerns.

• Maintain documentation of attendance-related contacts and interventions.

• Support implementation of attendance improvement plans developed by appropriate campus personnel.

• Provide attendance data and documentation to administrators, attendance personnel, MTSS/RTI teams, or other designated staff.

• Assist with campus truancy prevention and attendance improvement efforts as directed.

DAEP/ISS Program Support and Student Supervision

• Provide direct supervision of students assigned to DAEP and/or ISS throughout the school day.

• Maintain established DAEP/ISS routines, procedures, expectations, and schedules.

• Enforce campus and district rules consistently under the direction of campus administration.

• Supervise student transitions, breaks, meals, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned activities.

• Monitor student behavior and academic engagement throughout the school day.

• Maintain accurate daily records related to student attendance, behavior, assignment completion, and interventions.

• Report disciplinary incidents, safety concerns, or violations of DAEP/ISS expectations to campus administration.

• Promote student accountability while maintaining respectful and appropriate interactions with students.

Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with campus administrators, certified teachers, counselors, special education personnel, Section 504 personnel, and other support staff.

• Provide observations, documentation, and student progress information to appropriate staff.

• Participate in ARD, Section 504, MTSS/RTI, attendance, behavior, or student support meetings when requested for the purpose of providing relevant observations or information.

• Work collaboratively with teachers to ensure students have access to assignments and instructional materials during DAEP/ISS placement.

• Support parent/guardian communication as directed by campus administration.

Compliance and Documentation

• Maintain accurate documentation related to student attendance, behavior, academic assignment completion, and interventions.

• Follow confidentiality requirements regarding student records and personally identifiable student information.

• Follow all federal, state, district, and campus policies and procedures applicable to the paraprofessional role.

• Implement accommodations, behavior plans, safety plans, and other student supports as provided by appropriate professional staff.

• Assist administrators and professional staff with preparation of student progress, behavior, and attendance documentation.

• Refer questions or decisions requiring professional judgment, instructional authority, or administrative action to the appropriate certified teacher or administrator.

Student Reintegration

• Assist with established transition plans for students returning to the regular classroom following DAEP/ISS placement.

• Provide campus staff with relevant observations regarding student behavior, work completion, and progress.

• Reinforce behavioral expectations and strategies identified in the student''s transition plan.

• Conduct follow-up student check-ins when assigned by campus administration.

• Communicate concerns regarding a student''s transition back to the regular classroom to appropriate professional staff.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Ability to work effectively with students exhibiting significant behavioral, emotional, academic, and attendance challenges

• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

• Ability to respond appropriately to conflict and challenging student behaviors

• Ability to follow established procedures and directions consistently

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, monitoring, and student supervision

• Ability to respond quickly to student behavioral or safety situations

• May require implementation of district-approved crisis prevention or de-escalation procedures within the employee''s level of training

Environment

• Structured alternative education and/or disciplinary setting

• Regular interaction with students experiencing behavioral, disciplinary, academic, or attendance difficulties

• May involve exposure to stressful or emotionally charged situations

Additional Expectations

• Model professionalism, consistency, patience, and emotional control.

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students and families.

• Serve as a positive role model for students.

• Establish clear, consistent boundaries and expectations.

• Follow the direction of campus administration and certified professional staff.

• Participate in required district and campus training.

• Demonstrate a commitment to student growth, accountability, attendance, behavior improvement, and successful reintegration into the regular classroom.

• Perform other duties within the scope of the paraprofessional position as assigned by the campus principal or designee.

Supervisory and Instructional Authority

This position is a paraprofessional support position and is not intended to replace the responsibilities of an appropriately certified teacher or other professional staff member. The paraprofessional will work under the supervision of campus administration and certified instructional personnel. Responsibilities requiring certified teacher authority, professional instructional judgment, development of specially designed instruction, or other duties reserved for professional staff will remain the responsibility of appropriately qualified district personnel.