What are the responsibilities and job description for the ISS Paraprofessional position at Ozark School District?
- Implements an In-School Suspension environment for students who have been assigned time away from classroom instruction as a consequence for violating a school policy.
- Provide a quiet and structured environment and limited academic assistance to ISS students.
- Monitor the safety, behavior, and productivity of students who are sent to ISS.
- Document attendance and behaviors of ISS and recovery students.
- Follow the Individual Behavior Plans of ISS and recovery students and record necessary documentation as stated in each plan.
- Handle behavior issues and confidential student information in a professional manner.
- Coordinates with classroom teachers about academic work that students are assigned while in ISS.
- Implements established behavior plans, character education, and social stories that address specific behavior issues.
- Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with administration, students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
- Models professional and ethical standards as directed in board policy when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the community.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
- Participates in training opportunities as established by building principal(s).
- Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: following meeting protocols, honoring schedules, and meeting collaborative assignment deadlines.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.
JobID: 2423
Position Type:
Support Staff/ISS Paraprofessional
Support Staff/ISS Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
5/15/2026
5/15/2026
Location:
Junior High
Junior High
Date Available:
26/27 School Year
26/27 School Year
OZARK R-VI SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: ISS Paraprofessional
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have:
1. Substitute Certification or Teaching Certification
2. Ability to communicate effectively
3. Classroom Management Skills
4. Basic Technological Skills
REPORTS TO: Building Principal(s)
JOB GOAL: To collaborate with the building-level principal(s) in developing and implementing a successful In-School Suspension environment.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide a quiet and structured environment and limited academic assistance to students in an in-school suspension setting.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and provide specific physical intervention when required. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months (At-Will) as per board policy GDBDA
TYPE OF POSITION: NonExempt
EVALUATION: Evaluated annually by Building Principal(s)
APPROVED BY SCHOOL BOARD: June 21, 2023