Instructional Assistant - Alternative Learning​/ In School Suspension

Instructional Assistant - Alternative Learning / In School Suspension

Springfield School District, Springfield High School, Springfield, Vermont

Job Details

Job : 5684955
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

An Alternative Learning Room/ In School Suspension (ISS) teacher oversees students removed from regular classrooms, ensuring they complete academic work in a structured environment. Key duties include monitoring behavior, assisting with schoolwork, maintaining attendance, enforcing school policies, and facilitating behavior reflection to minimize future disruptions.

• Supervision:
  Maintain a quiet, disciplined, and productive atmosphere, monitoring students in the ISS room.
• Academic Support:
  Ensure students work on assignments from their teachers, providing assistance where possible and encouraging academic progress.
• Behavioral Management:
  Implement behavior plans, help students reflect on their actions, and mediate disputes, often mentoring students on better choices.
• Liaison Duties:
  Act as a liaison between teachers, administration, and students, collecting work, returning completed assignments, and updating staff on student progress.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate daily records of attendance, behavior, and academic work completed, often tracking this data for administrative review.
• Serve as an alternative space for students that are not able to access their education in the regular classroom setting.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

• Strong communication skills, classroom management skills, and patience.
• Ability to be firm but fair, de‑escalate conflicts, and maintain confidentiality.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques or crisis intervention training.
• Restorative practice training a plus but not required.

Reports to and works directly with the Assistant Principal.

• School Year - Plus (185)

$24.42 to $25.68 Per Hour

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Bindy Hathorn, Principal
• SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
• Email: bhathorn