Paraeducator - ISS @ River Ridge High School

2026-27 Para educator – ISS @ River Ridge High School Job Description

Employment Begins: 2026-27 School Year

7.0 hrs/day; 5 days/week; 189 days/year

PARA EDUCATOR – IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION OR CAMPUS SECURITY

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTION

Classification:
Instructional Para educator

Location:

Assigned School(s)

Reports to:

Principal/Vice Principal
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NTPA

This is a standard position description to be used for positions with similar duties, responsibilities, classification and compensation. Employees assigned to the position description may or may not perform all of the essential functions indicated in this position description.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Responsible for in‑school suspension program or campus security supervision to prevent, detect, and confront threats to students and the school and to help maintain discipline and orderly conduct within the school.

The District represents a diverse community. More than 50% of our students arrive with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District’s diverse populations.

Works under the supervision of a school administrator(s) who assigns responsibilities and provides direction and guidance. Campus security follows district and school policies and procedures in carrying out our daily responsibilities. Administrators are generally available to provide guidance in most situations. However, the campus security must be able and willing to independently exercise sound and reasonable judgment in emergency situations. In‑school suspension para educator is responsible for supervising and maintaining order in the in‑school suspension room.

• Provide supervision of students before, during, and after school.
• Prevent students from defacing school property (e.g., desks, cubicles, walls or any other form of vandalism).
• Remain flexible in making decisions, responding to requests and situations on a case‑by‑case basis. Use independent judgment and knowledge of student progress to design daily interactions. Keep safety issues as a high priority.
• Review discipline infractions to identify and address student problem areas.
• Administer limited discipline as necessary under the guidance of a supervisor. May be called upon to take action in instances of unsafe behavior without specific instruction from a supervisor.
• Assist building administrators in implementing disciplinary plans, investigations, and detentions.
• Help in the ongoing implementation of the school‑wide safety plan and participate on the safety committee.
• Required to follow Board policies and stay abreast of updates and changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Supervise in‑school suspension.
• Input all discipline infractions into the computer.
• Maintain accurate attendance records for students in the detention room.
• Perform office duties such as maintaining student records, assist with written reporting of student progress, copy referrals or use a computer to type referrals to distribute information to various parties.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and administrators to plan effective goals for students assigned to the in‑school suspension program. Exercise judgment on actions to take in handling tasks and use initiative and ingenuity to resolve special problems.
• Work with students on an individual basis as well as in small groups to complete assigned work in the ISS room. Keep students on task.

• Oversee the campus supervision plan.
• Patrol school grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles.
• Check cars for parking authorization.
• Keep current log of authorized student drivers and issue parking permits.
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