Teaching Assistant-High School

Teaching Assistant — (ISS) In-School Suspension

LOCATION:

Amherst Central High School

HOURS:

35 hrs/week (8:00am - 3:30pm)

SALARY: $19.50/hour, plus payment for additional credit hours, if applicable

START DATE:

September 8, 2026

BRIEF

DESCRIPTION:

An In-School Suspension (ISS) Supervisor oversees students assigned to disciplinary suspension on campus. Their primary goal is maintaining a quiet and structured study environment for students to complete academic assignments. They enforce rules, log attendance, and coordinate directly with teachers, counselors, and administrators.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Academic Assistance: collecting assignments and tests from teachers, assisting students with coursework, and returning completed work at the end of the day.
• Behavior Management: reviewing suspension rules upon arrival, mediating conflicts, and facilitating a space for students to engage in restorative practices.
• Compliance & Logistics: enforcing a no-talking or electronics policy, taking attendance, managing bathroom breaks, and ensuring students receive lunch.
• Collaboration:
  
  communicating with Assistant Principals about recurring behavior issues and reporting uncooperative students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching Assistants MUST HAVE a Teaching Assistant Certification OR NYS Teacher Certification
• Must be fingerprinted by the NYS Department of Education - Fingerprint Procedure attached

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

INTERNAL CANDIDATES need only submit a cover letter and updated resume to:

Mr. Patrick Kapperman, Principal Amherst Central High School

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: ON-LINE APPLICATION ONLY. Apply on-line @ am Please be sure to apply to this specific job posting after you complete the Teacher/Admin application!

PLEASE DO NOT FAX, E-MAIL OR SEND HARD COPIES OF YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS. THESE ITEMS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION.

NO PHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE--SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. THANK YOU.

The Amherst CSD may not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status, ethnic background, disability, religion, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status or military status.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOLS!