Reports To:    Principal

Terms of Employment:  Permanent, 10 Month Position

Nature of Work

The In-School Suspension (ISS) Coordinator supports the instructional program within a school by overseeing students assigned to ISS and coordinating their academic activities.  This position is responsible for providing a supervised and structured environment for students while documenting student behavior and providing information to school building administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders as appropriate.

Qualifications and Licensure:

• Must hold an Associate’s Degree or have at least 48 semester hours of college credits
• Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and skills and abilities for the position
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and necessary

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• ISS Coordinator (Classroom/Instructional Assistance)

• Is able to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner
• Communicates appropriate behavior, school rules, and regulations to students in the program daily
• Enforces adherence to established rules and regulations of the in-school suspension program and creates an effective climate for learning
• Serves as a liaison between the classroom teacher and students assigned to the program to obtain and returns students’ assignments as appropriate
• Guides and encourages students to develop a positive attitude toward learning
• Assists students assigned to the program with completing their regular classroom assignments
• Requests or assigns additional assignments if the student completes their regular classroom assignments 
• Reports inappropriate behavior by students to school administrators
• Maintains daily attendance and other relevant records of students assigned to the program
• Escorts students during break/lunch periods and monitors hallways as appropriate
• Communicates with teachers and parents regarding student behavior and progress
• Has basic knowledge of childhood growth and development and an ability to effectively supervise students
• Has general knowledge of a variety of academic subject areas
• Is proficient with computers/technology 
• Has the ability to be flexible and can de-escalate situations by mediating conflicts to an appropriate resolution
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical Requirements (if applicable)

N/A

Special Requirements (if applicable)

N/A

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job.