ISS Coordinator

Department :
Building

Reports To :
Building Principal

The In-School Suspension (ISS) Coordinator is responsible for supervising and supporting students assigned to in-school suspension due to disciplinary infractions. The coordinator maintains a safe, structured, and productive learning environment while helping students remain academically engaged and develop positive behavior, accountability, and decision-making skills.

The ISS Coordinator works collaboratively with school administrators, teachers, counselors, parents or guardians, and other student support personnel to ensure students complete assigned academic work, understand behavioral expectations, and successfully transition back to the regular classroom environment.

Other duties may be assigned.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

• Supervise students assigned to the in-school suspension program throughout the assigned school day.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, respectful, and structured environment consistent with school and district policies.
• Communicate behavioral expectations, classroom procedures, and program guidelines to assigned students.
• Monitor student behavior and address minor disruptions using established school discipline procedures.
• Document student attendance, behavior concerns, incidents, and interventions.
• Refer serious or ongoing behavioral concerns to school administration in accordance with district policy.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding student discipline records and personal information.
• Ensure students have access to and complete assignments provided by their classroom teachers.
• Communicate with teachers regarding missing assignments, instructional materials, and academic expectations.
• Monitor student progress and encourage students to remain engaged in their coursework.
• Provide reasonable academic assistance within the scope of the position.
• Track assignment completion and communicate concerns to teachers and administrators.
• Help students maintain academic progress while serving their assigned suspension.
• Help students reflect on their behavior and understand the impact of their choices.
• Support the development of problem-solving, conflict-resolution, self-regulation, and decision-making skills.
• Facilitate behavior reflection activities and restorative practices when appropriate and authorized.
• Encourage students to take responsibility for their actions and identify strategies for making positive choices.
• Assist students in developing individualized behavior goals or action plans in collaboration with school personnel.
• Support students as they prepare to return to the regular classroom setting.
• Communicate with administrators regarding student conduct, attendance, progress, and concerns.
• Coordinate with classroom teachers to obtain assignments and provide updates on student work completion.
• Assist with parent or guardian communication as directed by school administration.
• Collaborate with school counselors, special education staff, and other support personnel when appropriate.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and student support meetings as assigned.
• Maintain accurate records of student referrals, suspension dates, attendance, assignments, and behavior.
• Follow district procedures for student placement, supervision, documentation, and release from ISS.
• Monitor student transitions into and out of the program.
• Maintain an organized learning environment and ensure instructional materials are available.
• Assist administrators in reviewing program effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

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