In-School Suspension Assistant

Memphis Shelby County Schools • Memphis, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for instructional and behavioral activities for students referred by the school principal or assistant principal for in-school suspension.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours).
• A passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of instructional activities with classroom teachers of students referred to in-school suspension.
• Monitoring students' regular academic work while in in-school suspension.
• Working 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.
• Keeping accurate documentation and records in regards to student data.
• Working in coordination with S-Teams.
• Providing tutorial assistance to students assigned to in-school suspension.
• Assigning and overseeing special assignments related to the students' infractions.
• Working collaboratively with school and district team members to meet the academic, effective, and behavioral needs of students.
• Monitoring student progress following the student's return to the regular classroom.
• Contacting parents regarding students' conduct and providing parents with appropriate behavior modification plans.
• Participating in school and district training.
• Contacting students assigned to in-school suspension to ensure they are in attendance, thus preventing a negative effect on ADA.
• Internal contact with educational staff at school locations including classroom teachers, S-teams, counselors and district staff as needed.
• External contact with parents and community agencies as needed.
• Maintaining a high level of student information confidentiality.
• Working a regular school year based on immediate needs of the school and student needs.
• Working student contact days.
• Performing other related duties as assigned or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree