In-School Suspension Coordinator

Alexander County Schools•Taylorsville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support by monitoring and assisting students in the In-School Suspension setting. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support teachers in the teaching-learning process for students, which may include assisting with technology.

Requirements

Associate Degree or 48 semester hours towards an associate degree, preferred.
Applicant must hold a valid NC state driver’s license.
Applicant must be eligible to obtain a CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
Knowledge of school and classroom rules, procedures, and practices.
Ability to interpret and establish appropriate rules, methods, and techniques in maintaining a disciplined academic environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and patience.
Adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations.
Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal, and counseling terminology.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Ability to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, etc.
Ability to learn about assisting with technology needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students and knowledge of conflict resolution techniques is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision for students who are assigned to ISS.
Review In-School Suspension policies, procedures, and student expectations with students daily.
Work with students and/or other staff members on issues such as behavior management and the prevention of undesirable behaviors that resulted in student being assigned to ISS.
Monitor all ISS assignments; provide encouragement and feedback to students; monitor tests and computer work; provide instructional assistance as appropriate.
Ensure students have security escorts to lavatory facilities and other areas in the school building.
Email teachers in advance for work requests and complete student Work Completion Logs for students assigned to ISS.
Facilitate and arrange delivery of student lunches when necessary.
Refer behavior problems to school administrators.
Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students.
Monitor student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed.
Obtain CPI training from district trainers.
Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instruction; provides one-on-one assistance as needed.
Maintains and respects the confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
Praises and reinforces achievement of students; promotes self-esteem.
Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom.
Maintains reports and records as assigned by teacher/supervisor.
Drives a bus route or substitutes for a driver as assigned or requested by the supervisor/designee.
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.