Paraprofessional​/ISS Instructor

ISS Instructor / Behavior Interventionist & Content Recovery Specialist

Under limited supervision, the ISS Instructor / Behavior Interventionist & Content Recovery Specialist provides instructional and behavioral support to students assigned to In-School Suspension (ISS) or content recovery. The position promotes positive behavior, assists students in meeting academic goals through the Edgenuity learning platform, and provides mentoring to support social-emotional growth and school engagement. The ISS Instructor implements intervention strategies that encourage appropriate behavior, accountability, and academic progress while maintaining a structured, supportive environment.

Reports to the Principal or designee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Behavior Intervention & Support
• Implements behavior intervention plans and restorative strategies aligned with the school's behavior plans.
• Provides individual and group mentoring to help students build coping skills, conflict-resolution abilities, and decision-making capacity.
• Monitors and documents student behavior, communicating trends to counselors, administrators, and parents.
• Collaborates with school counselors, administrators, and teachers to identify underlying causes of behavior and design proactive supports.
• Instructional Support & Content Recovery
• Facilitates instruction and monitors progress for students completing assignments through Edgenuity or other virtual learning platforms.
• Provides academic assistance and ensures students remain on track toward credit recovery and course completion.
• Communicates with classroom teachers to coordinate assignments, grades, and student progress.
• Maintains accurate student records and ensures accountability for coursework and behavior expectations.
• Student Mentorship & Engagement
• Serves as a mentor and role model for students requiring additional social emotional support.
• Conducts regular check-ins to encourage goal setting, reflection, and personal growth.
• Helps transition students successfully back into the general education setting following ISS placement or content recovery completion.
• Administrative & Safety Responsibilities
• Maintains a structured, safe, and respectful learning environment within the ISS room.
• Monitors attendance, maintains daily logs, and provides reports to administration as required.
• Participates in professional development and contributes to school-wide behavior and intervention initiatives.

Job Specifications:

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Experience working with high-school-aged students in behavioral or alternative settings strongly preferred.
• Knowledge:
• Understanding of behavior intervention strategies, classroom management, and restorative practices.
• Familiarity with the Edgenuity platform or similar online instructional tools.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and social-emotional learning principles.
• Skills/Effort:
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to mentor students and build positive relationships.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and community partners.
• Working Conditions:
• School environment with limited exposure to environmental conditions.
• Physical demands restricted to general classroom activities.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to ten pounds and regular student supervision required.

Disclaimer Statement:
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.