School Suspension Specialist Job Lincoln area,Nebraska USA,Education / Teaching

Position: In-School Suspension Specialist - 7.5 hours per day, 9 months per year

In-School Suspension Specialist - 7.5 hours per day, 9 months per year

Position Type:
Non-Certified Support/ Support Professional
Date Posted: 7/1/2026
Location:

Lincoln Middle School

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205

Job Description

Job Title:

In-School Suspension Specialist

Job Code: 7073
Department:
Schools
Supervisor:
Building Principal
Date: 3/01/2024
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Compensation Range: $24.57 per hour - $34.31 per hour

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To provide a structured learning environment for conflict resolution and positive interaction as part of the Rockford School District student discipline program.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.

Establishes, shares and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.

Maintains clear guidelines and protocols for students in the In School Suspension room.

Maintains extra supplies/textbooks in the ISS room.

Works with classroom teachers to receive classroom assignments for students assigned to In-School Suspension.

Returns completed assignments to classroom teachers.

Consults with students individually to promote successful behavior and achievement progress.

Communicates student performance with corresponding teachers and administration.

Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.

Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor Degree in a mental health related field such as, but not limited to counseling, psychology, sociology, education, or human services preferred. Experience working with school-aged children preferred.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.

Ability to build and maintain relationships with adolescents and families.

Adept with de-escalation techniques to defuse potential student issues.

WORK CALENDAR: 9 Months

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel.

OTHER:
This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Paid Sick and Personal time
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) or Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Optional 403(b) plan
Employee assistance program (EAP)

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE POSITION

Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

Balancing – Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.

Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Kneeling – Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Crouching – Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Crawling – Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing – Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Walking – Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

Pushing – using upper extremities to press against something with steady force order to…