What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-School Suspension (ISS) Teacher position at Jr High School?
Reports To: Campus Principal / Assistant Principal
Job Summary:
The In-School Suspension (ISS) Teacher is responsible for supervising students assigned to ISS and ensuring a structured, disciplined, and academically focused environment. The ISS Teacher supports student learning by providing guidance with assignments, reinforcing positive behavior, and helping students reflect on their actions to promote improved decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise students assigned to ISS in a controlled and respectful classroom environment
• Enforce campus rules, policies, and behavioral expectations consistently
• Provide students with assigned coursework and assist as needed to ensure academic progress
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, behavior, and completed work
• Communicate with teachers to obtain assignments and return completed work in a timely manner
• Implement behavior intervention strategies and encourage accountability
• Monitor student conduct to ensure a safe and orderly environment
• Facilitate reflection activities to help students understand consequences and make better choices
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, and teachers regarding student progress and behavior
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
Qualifications:
• Must have 60 hours of college credits, pass the paraprofessional exam, or have an associates degree.
• Experience working with adolescents, preferably in a school setting
• Strong classroom management and behavior management skills
• Ability to remain calm, consistent, and fair in disciplinary situations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills for attendance and reporting systems
Working Conditions:
• Classroom setting with students assigned for disciplinary reasons
• May require prolonged sitting or standing and active monitoring of students
Skills and Competencies:
• Patience and strong conflict-resolution abilities
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to build rapport while maintaining authority
• Strong sense of professionalism and integrity
Performance Goals:
• Maintain a structured ISS environment conducive to learning
• Ensure completion of academic assignments by students
• Support reduction in repeat disciplinary incidents
• Promote positive behavior and personal accountability among students