In-School Suspension Assistant

Purpose and Scope

1. Responsible for the coordination of instructional activities with classroom teachers of students referred to in-school suspension 2. Monitors students regular academic work while in in-school suspension 3. Works with other team members to implement procedures to assist students in the development of techniques to control and express anger constructively encourage positive student behavior, and promote safety in the school 4. Must keep accurate documentation and records in regards to student data 5. Works in coordination with S-Teams 6. Provides tutorial assistance to students assigned to in-school suspension 7. Assigns and oversees special assignments related to the students' infractions 8. Works collaboratively with school and district team members to meet the 9. academic, effective, and behavioral needs of students 10. Monitors student progress following the student's return to the regular classroom 11. Contacts parents regarding students' conduct and provides parents with appropriate behavior modification plans 12. Participates in school and district training 13. Contacts students assigned to in-school suspension to ensure they are in attendance thus preventing a negative effect on ADA 14. Has internal contact with educational staff at school locations including classroom teachers, S-teams, counselors and district staff as needed 15. Has external contact with parents and community agencies as needed 16. High level of student information confidentiality 17. Works a regular school year based on immediate needs of the school and student needs 18. Works student contact days

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours) from an, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test. Also requires two (2) years of experience working with urban and/or disadvantaged youth. Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.