Paraeducator – Restorative Practices and In-School Suspension

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• Date Posted: 10/1/2026
• Location:
  
  Decatur High School
• Days of the Week:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Shift Times: 7:15 am - 2:00 pm Monday - Thursday; 7:15 am - 1:00 pm Friday (Early Release)
• Position Type:
  Para Educator (School Aide) / Restorative Practices & In‑School Suspension
• Hours per Day: 6 hours (30 hours per week) - $26.55 - $29.29 DOE
• Days per Year: 180

This position is under the supervision of the school administrator. The para educator will support a variety of restorative practices with the para educator’s duties to include the supervision of students assigned to de‑escalation and in‑house suspension at the Middle School and High School level. The para educator must possess a passion and ability to build a culture and climate of behavior and academic success through the use of Restorative Practices techniques.

Furthermore, this para educator will be a champion of racial equity and have an awareness of their personal cultural/racial identity.

• Assist with the development, and management of an In‑School Suspension/Restoration room used for a variety of purposes: de‑escalate students; conduct restorative circles; and support and tutor in‑school suspended students.
• Establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.
• Supervise students assigned to ISS.
• Understand the importance of school and classroom culture and aid in the development of positive culture and climate.
• Support learning tasks for scholars as assigned.
• Develop and understanding of positive behavior system and supports to assist school practices.
• Communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Facilitate an atmosphere of quiet and cooperative behavior.
• Communicating with administrators and students when managing student discipline issues and intervention plans.
• Complete paperwork work as assigned.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Provide additional campus supervision support as needed.

• Collaborate with school administrative team on issues of school climate and safety.
• Collaborate and work cooperatively with building administrators and classroom teachers on issues supporting classroom restorative practices responses.
• Organize the ISS/Restorative Room to contribute to the learning process.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with district staff and promote teamwork with co‑workers.
• Relate effectively, respectfully and proactively with students in a highly diverse community.
• Collect relevant data/assigned work.

• Establish clear parameters for student behavior in the ISS/Restorative Room.
• Encourage students to develop courtesy, self‑control, respect, and responsibility.
• Develop rapport with students and individuals in a professional manner.
• Employ successful de‑escalation techniques.
• Develop and learn how to conduct/manage restorative circles with students and staff.
• Build trust and credibility with administration, staff and students.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• And one of the following:
  • AA degree,
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) and 48 college‑level semester credits or 72 college‑level quarter credits,
  • Hig…