In School Suspension Officer

In-School Suspension Officer

NAGE Job Classification: 0155

(10 month position) Salary $42,490

General Responsibilities:

In a city school, this position is accountable for full-day supervision of students assigned to in-school suspension for various disciplinary offenses.

Supervision Received:

Works under the general supervision of the Principal.

Responsibilities:

Collects and reviews assignments from teachers for students assigned to in-school suspension

Briefs students on rules and procedures for in-school suspension

Distributes work assignments and assists students as necessary

Maintains discipline

Distributes requests for assignment forms for the next day's session

Administers tests as necessary

Summarizes in report format student's completed work and behavior for time served in in-school suspension Maintains in-school suspension library

May supervise after-school suspensions

Performs related tasks as required

Requirements:

Associates Degree, the equivalent number of college credits or successful passing of the paraprofessional assessment examination

Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing in-school suspension

Knowledge of the range of courses offered to the students

Considerable interpersonal skills

Demonstrated oral and written communications skills

Considerable sensitivity to students and their problems

Considerable ability to maintain discipline and refocus

Experience and Training:

Experience working with students in a school environment that would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed above.

Substitutions Allowed:

College training with courses in psychology, social work, education or other related field may be substituted for the Experience and Training on the basis of the fifteen (15) semester hours equaling six (6) months of experience.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.