Instructional Aide HS (ISS

In-School Suspension Program Coordinator

Responsible for ensuring that students that are placed in the In-School Suspension Program work on study habits, classroom behavior skills, and a positive self image. This position is also responsible for coordinating student receipt and completion/progress of classroom assignments and activities.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children.
• Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development.
• Computer proficiency and ability to work effectively in a learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person learning environments
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and decision making skills.
• Flexible and can de-escalate potentially controversial situations.
• Can work independently and in a team setting.
• Attention to detail and organized.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinates, provides, and supervises instructional and behavioral activities for students assigned to ISS (In School Suspension) in-person environment.
• Coordinates assignments and activities with classroom teachers of referred students; provides tutorial assistance as needed and monitors student's class work while in ISS.
• Assists students in examining misbehavior and developing strategies to prevent reoccurrences.
• Works with other school personnel to assist students in the development of techniques to control and express anger constructively, encourage positive student behavior, and promote safety in the school.
• Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
• Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies.
• When in a school-based learning environment, monitors students' movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas and cafeteria