School Suspension Assistant

Job Description JOB ANALYSIS

Position is responsible for providing a supervised and structured environment for students assigned to the in-school suspension program within a school. Position works with classroom teachers to coordinate the academic activities of suspended students and provides assistance to students in completing the assigned work. Position monitors students and maintains a safe and orderly academic environment within the in-school suspension classroom.

Principal or Designee

• Enforces adherence to established rules and regulations of the in-school suspension program and creates an effective climate for learning
• Serves as a liaison between the classroom teacher and students assigned to the program to obtain and return the student's daily class work and homework
• Assists students assigned to the program with completing their regular classroom assignments
• Assigns additional work if the student completes their regular classroom assignments
• Communicates appropriate behavior, school rules and regulations to students in the program
• Basic computer skills
• Guides and encourages students to develop a positive attitude toward learning
• Monitors students who have been assigned to in-school suspension and reviews student progress
• Communicates with classroom teachers regarding student behavior and progress
• Reports inappropriate behavior by students to professional staff members
• Maintains daily attendance and other records of students assigned to the program
• Reports the effectiveness of the program to the school administrative staff and makes suggestions for improvement
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Knowledge of lockdown procedures, fire drills, emergency backpacks to insure a safe school environment

• High School diploma, 2 years of college courses or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with students in structured environment

192 days per year. Refer to the contract between the Londonderry School Board and the Support Staff Union for additional information.