9-12 In-School Suspension Assistant CHS (2026-27

Alamance-Burlington Schools Hugh M Cummings High
- Burlington, North Carolina

Alamance-Burlington Schools Hugh M Cummings High
- Burlington, North Carolina

ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

In-School Suspension Assistant

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned School

SALARY

Middle School Salary Scale 56

High School Salary Scale 57

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal

SUPERVISES

Students

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday
- Friday

WORK HOURS

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

10

POSITION PURPOSE

The ISS Assistant supervises and monitors students assigned to the In-School Suspension Program. The position is responsible for ensuring that students that are placed in the In-School Suspension Program work on study habits, classroom behavior skills, and a positive self-image. This position is also responsible for coordinating student receipt and completion/progress of classroom assignments and activities.

• earned Associate’s degree (or higher)
• earned at least 48-semester hours of college coursework
• completed at least 96-contact hours of college coursework plus passing scores on the Work Keys placement tests (Literacy, Math, and Documents)

• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children.
• Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development.
• Computer proficiency and ability to work effectively in a learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person learning environments
• Knowledge of school safety & security procedures.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Flexible and can de-escalate potentially controversial situations.
• Can work independently and in a team setting.
• Attention to detail and organized.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

• Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• Spanish Speaking

• Coordinates, provides, and supervises instructional and behavioral activities for students assigned to ISS (In School Suspension) in-person environment.
• Coordinates assignments and activities with classroom teachers of referred students; provides tutorial assistance as needed and monitors student’s class work while in ISS.
• Assists students in examining misbehavior and developing strategies to prevent reoccurrences
• Works with other school personnel to assist students in the development of techniques to control and express anger constructively, encourage positive student behavior, and promote safety in the school.
• Assigns and oversees additional assignments related to student infractions.
• Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations with parents.
• Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
• Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies.
• When in a school-based learning environment, monitors students’ movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas and cafeteria.
• Assists students with classroom and cafeteria clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
• Engages in professional learning opportunities in-person.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal

Position Type: Full-Time

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Clifton Davis , Principal
• Hugh M Cummings High
• Email: .nc.us