Paraprofessional, In-School Suspension; ISS Monitor; Temporary

Paraprofessional, In-School Suspension (ISS) Monitor

Operating under the direction of the Building Leader, this position supervises students assigned to in-school suspension (ISS) or intervention, ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment. This position reinforces school expectations, monitors attendance and behavior, assists students with academic work, and supports social-emotional and restorative practices that promote positive decision-making and successful reentry into the classroom. The role also provides intervention support, collaborates with staff, and contributes to school-wide MTSS and behavior support systems.

Essential Responsibilities:

• In-School Suspension (ISS) Supervision and Behavior Support
• Supervise students assigned to ISS or other disciplinary settings, ensuring a calm, structured environment.
• Monitor student attendance, participation, conduct, and completion of assigned work.
• Assist students with schoolwork as requested by teachers to support academic engagement.
• Guide students in developing positive decision-making and replacement behaviors.
• Support restorative conversations or reflection activities as directed by administration.
• Academic Intervention Support
• Reinforce the teacher's expectations by coaching and guiding students through assigned work.
• Communicate observations to the teacher regarding student participation, progress, and effectiveness of instructional programs.
• Social-Emotional and Restorative Support
• Assist staff in providing social-emotional skill building for students in intervention or ISS.
• Support restorative justice practices by helping students reflect, repair harm, and rejoin class successfully.
• Model and reinforce D51 Social Emotional Learning practices and positive behavior supports.
• Supervision, Monitoring, and Documentation
• Monitor students in hallways, lunchrooms, common areas, and school grounds as assigned.
• Communicate with administrators, teachers, and counselors regarding discipline, attendance, and student needs.
• Maintain required documentation such as attendance logs, incident notes, or behavior data.
• Contact parents regarding attendance concerns, as directed by administration.
• Other Duties
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, IEP meetings, and other building-level professional development activities as assigned.
• Attend and assist with school functions, field trips, off-site tours, and special projects as assigned.
• Additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed/requested.

Education and Experience Acceptable demonstration of acceptable education and/or experience will be at the sole discretion of the District. High school diploma or equivalent, associate's degree, completion of at least 48 semester hours of college coursework, or a passing score on the Work Keys assessment (or other approved assessment) required for Title I schools. Two years of experience working with children or students required.

Experience supporting students with behavioral needs or in academic intervention settings preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) language skills required when assigned to a bilingual program. Criminal background check required for hire. Valid Colorado driver's license or valid Colorado identification required. Ability to obtain and maintain required district trainings (e.g., restraint training, first aid/CPR if assigned). Quality Behavior Solutions certification (QBS) must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• School and classroom expectations, behavioral supports, and restorative practices.
• Social-emotional learning practices, de-escalation strategies, and positive behavior interventions.
• Student supervision and safety procedures in a school environment.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible with collaborative critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Supervising students in structured and unstructured settings (ISS, hallways, lunchroom, intervention).
• Redirecting behavior, facilitating reflection, and reinforcing replacement behaviors.
• Supporting students with assigned academic work and clarifying instructions from teachers.
• Building positive, professional relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to provide support in a professional and approachable manner.
• Commitment to handling sensitive and confidential information with the highest ethical standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff and various stakeholders.
• Ability to follow applicable federal, state, local laws and Board of Education policies, in addition to building and department procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Strong ability to use de-escalation techniques and to defuse stressful and possibly…