Wellness Assistant​/ISS Coordinator

Typical duties of a Lab Wellness/In-School Suspension Assistant include:

Provide supervision and management of the in-school suspension program.

Direct car traffic during morning and afternoon drop off and pick up.

Guide students assigned to in-school suspension through the restorative process, including facilitating student-creation and implementation of a restorative plan aligned to the designated infraction.

Ensure each student that comes to ISS is given a reflection sheet (explaining why they are in ISS, what they are going to do differently, etc.), signs in and out, keeps binder with all ISS documentation.

Acts as an advocate for students by providing one on one/group processing sessions, assessment of student’s needs, individual behavior planning, personal goal setting, weekly follow-ups with students and other school-based supports as needed.

Observes, documents and maintains data regarding student behavior and attendance beyond the compliance level through data folders/google spreadsheets.

Evaluates student information and makes recommendations as needed.

Establishes rapport and working relationships with students, staff, parents, and other community agencies in an effort to promote the best possible outcome for the student in the shortest possible time frame.

Serves as a liaison between the student, parents, Lab staff, community agencies and other educational programs; assists students, parents, staff and community agencies in understanding Lab’s policies, procedures and guidelines.

Leads and models restorative practices, including providing support/coaching for students and staff and sometimes between students and staff (restorative conversations).

Leads and facilitates re-entry meetings for students and families.

Implements behavior and emotional management programs, enabling students to acquire social and interpersonal behaviors that will enhance their academic success; assists teachers and administrators to develop current behavior management strategies (specifically using CASEL or Mind Up Resources).

Assists with the day-to-day culture-building and discipline, discusses student concerns with appropriate school staff and community agencies, assists with coordinating activities for parents and responds to requests for assistance and information.

Develops/leads initiatives to support positive behavior programming, specifically targeting students with frequent off-task behaviors.

Develops behavior plans for students with more than 3 referrals in Educators Handbook.

Consistently monitors data in Educators Handbook and coordinates meetings with parents or teachers with any trends in discipline data.

Provides immediate practical assistance to students in an effort to increase necessary social, behavioral, and academic skills needed to be successful in a variety of educational settings.

Implements social skills/character education, wellness and mindfulness practices and curriculum; provides individual and group instruction to students regarding appropriate social skills and behaviors; proactively monitors behavior by observing and interacting with students.

Maintains accurate log of student progress, relative behavior and social skills development.

Assists in the identification of students who demonstrate a need for participation in programs provided by community-based human services agencies.

Responds to crisis and routine calls for assistance from staff and/or students; diffuses and de-escalates potentially volatile situations.

Addresses the needs of EC students appropriately and in accordance with Individual Education Plans (IEP's).

Ensures that the physical environment of the school reinforces school culture and facilitates student achievement.

Assists with the implementation of all Title IX policies and processes, including identification, determination, investigation, reporting, and documentation of all Title IX violations.

Performs related duties as assigned (specifically flex duties, lunch duties, transitions assignments, etc.).

Complete ownership of Educator’s Handbook and all disciplinary documentation (referrals, attendance).

Responsible for all disciplinary paperwork (after incident/investigation,…