11.2025 - Elementary ISS Coordinator

Kearney NE•Kearney, NE

About The Position

The ISS coordinator will be the primary monitor of the school’s in-school suspension room. This individual will work with students to support their academic needs during the time that they are in the in-school suspension room. The Coordinator will work in close partnership with the building administration to develop an organizational process for managing the placement of students, communicating with teachers, and coordinating work completion. In the event that there are no students assigned to the ISS room, the coordinator will complete other general safety and supervision tasks as directed by the building administration. This may include tasks such as: Monitoring other student work completion, supervising the hallways and lunchroom, filling in for classroom para support as needed, delivering passes and calling students to the office, monitoring door locks, and supervising the general building and grounds to check for safety issues.

Requirements

Previous experience in working with students in an academic or behavioral setting.
Ability to support building needs by supporting and monitoring students in the ISS room.
Ability to analyze and determine academic and behavior needs for students based upon grades in classes and work completion.
Ability to work with the school staff to implement academic and behavior strategies.
Strong understanding of de-escalation strategies and techniques.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
Ability to engage and work with diverse cultural groups.
Ability to organize and manage the flow of academic work and assignments between students and staff members.

Responsibilities

Oversee the general functioning of the school’s in-school suspension room.
Gather and monitor the completion of academic work of students who are assigned to the ISS room.
Partner with building administration to develop an organizational system for completing student school work and returning it in a timely manner.
Successfully maintain data regarding student attendance, performance, and work completion while the student is in the ISS room.
Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and teachers in regards to student work completion and behavior in the ISS room.
Check-in with teachers to determine what work needs to be completed by the student.
Supporting students in general questions regarding work completion.
Establish a positive environment of respect in the ISS room while monitoring student behavior to ensure that students are safe and supported.
Develop appropriate professional rapport with students.
Perform other duties as directed by the building principal when/if there are no students assigned to the ISS room. These may include but are not limited to: Delivering passes to students or calling them to the office as needed. Monitoring the building grounds for safety concerns such as identifying doors that are propped open. Monitoring hallways traffic and checking restrooms and other locations for safety concerns. Supervising students in the hallways or lunchroom. Answering phones or generally supporting office staff as needed. Helping support teachers in the classroom or filling in as a para professional as needed.