Paraprofessional, In-School Suspension; ISS Monitor; Temporary
Listed on 2026-07-06
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, School Counseling & Student Support
JOB TITLE
Paraprofessional, In‑School Suspension (ISS) Monitor (Temporary)
Pay Program
:
Support Staff, Non‑Exempt
Pay Range
: $16.77
Work Year
:
Varies
Reports to
:
Building Leader
Direct Reports
:
None
Operating under the direction of the Building Leader, this position supervises students assigned to in‑school suspension (ISS) or intervention, ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The role reinforces school expectations, monitors attendance and behavior, assists students with academic work, and supports social‑emotional and restorative practices that promote positive decision‑making and successful reentry into the classroom. This temporary, variable‑hour assignment is expected to average approximately 6 hours per day, Monday‑Thursday, as funding allows.
JOBRESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise students assigned to ISS or other disciplinary settings, ensuring a calm, structured environment.
- Monitor student attendance, participation, conduct, and completion of assigned work.
- Assist students with schoolwork as requested by teachers to support academic engagement.
- Guide students in developing positive decision‑making and replacement behaviors.
- Support restorative conversations or reflection activities as directed by administration.
- Reinforce the teacher's expectations by coaching and guiding students through assigned work.
- Communicate observations to the teacher regarding student participation, progress, and effectiveness of instructional programs.
- Assist staff in providing social‑emotional skill building for students in intervention or ISS.
- Support restorative justice practices by helping students reflect, repair harm, and rejoin class successfully.
- Model and reinforce D51 Social Emotional Learning practices and positive behavior supports.
- Monitor students in hallways, lunchrooms, common areas, and school grounds as assigned.
- Communicate with administrators, teachers, and counselors regarding discipline, attendance, and student needs.
- Maintain required documentation such as attendance logs, incident notes, or behavior data.
- Contact parents regarding attendance concerns, as directed by administration.
- Participate in staff meetings, in‑service training, IEP meetings, and other building‑level professional development activities as assigned.
- Attend and assist with school functions, field trips, off‑site tours, and special projects as assigned.
- Additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed/requested.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Associate's degree, completion of at least 48 semester hours of college coursework, or a passing score on the Work Keys assessment (or other approved assessment) required for Title I schools.
- Two years of experience working with children or students.
- Experience supporting students with behavioral needs or in academic intervention settings is preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) language skills required when assigned to a bilingual program.
- Criminal background check required for hire.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required district trainings (e.g., restraint training, first aid/CPR if assigned).
- Quality Behavior Solutions certification (QBS) must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- School and classroom expectations, behavioral supports, and restorative practices.
- Social‑emotional learning practices, de‑escalation strategies, and positive behavior interventions.
- Student supervision and safety procedures in a school environment.
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible with collaborative critical thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Supervising students in structured and unstructured settings (ISS, hallways, lunchroom, intervention).
- Redirecting behavior, facilitating reflection, and reinforcing replacement behaviors.
- Supporting students with assigned academic work and clarifying instructions from teachers.
- Building positive,…
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