School Suspension Student Support, FTE, Escalante MS

In School Suspension Student Support, 1.0 FTE, Escalante MS

Durango School District 9-R Escalante Middle School - Durango, Colorado

Job : 5629927

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 07, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Durango School District is accepting applications for an In School Suspension Student Support at Escalante Middle School. Position is full time, eight (8) hours per day Monday - Friday. This position includes full benefits. Begins August 17, 2026.

Job Title: In School Suspension Student Support Provider

Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule

Job Family: Student Support

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Student Services and School Based

Prepared Date: September 28, 2021, rev 4/07/26

Typical Work Year: 9 months

Summary: Position is responsible for providing a supervised and structured environment for students assigned to the in‑school suspension program within a school. The position works with classroom teachers to coordinate the academic activities of suspended students and provides assistance to students in completing the assigned work. The position monitors students and maintains a safe and orderly environment within the in‑school suspension classroom.

• Enforces adherence to established rules and regulations of the in‑school suspension program and creates an effective climate for learning. Communicates appropriate behavior, school rules, and regulations to students in the program; and explains to students the reasons for suspension and its impact on their education. Guides and encourages students to develop a positive attitude toward learning.
• Serves as a liaison between the classroom teacher and students assigned to the program to obtain and return the student’s daily class work and homework. Assigns additional work if the student completes their regular classroom assignments.
• Assists students assigned to the program with completing their regular classroom assignments.
• Monitors students who have been assigned to in‑school suspension and reviews student progress. Communicates with parents and classroom teachers regarding student behavior and progress.
• Supervises students who have been assigned to lunch detention.
• Reports inappropriate behavior by students to administrative staff.
• Escorts students during break/lunch periods and monitors hallways.
• Maintains daily attendance and other records of students assigned to the program.
• Reports the effectiveness of the program to the school administrative staff and makes suggestions for improvement.
• Engages in ongoing professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent. Basic Skills Competence (Minimum 2 years of college, e.g. associates degree, or 48 semester hours of college coursework) OR Pass paraprofessional test (CDE and NCLB qualifications) prior to being hired.

Experience: Experience is preferred but may not be necessary for hiring.

Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations: CPR and First Aid training preferred at hire; required within three months of hire. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required within three months of hire. Colorado driver’s license and school district small vehicle operator permit may be required for some positions. Criminal Background Check required for hire.

• Communicates effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills.
• Consultation skills.
• Ability to assist in developing and supporting behavior intervention plans, classroom management systems, and reinforcement systems.
• Ability to use effective interventions for at‑risk learners.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Knowledge of developmental, emotional, and behavioral disabilities.
• Experience in data collection and data analysis.
• Ability to develop and provide training related to accessing community resources and behavioral intervention practices in all school settings.
• Non‑violent intervention techniques (CPI).
• Ability to use proper English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies,…