SY 26/27 In-School Suspension Coordinator

KIPP Kansas City•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The In-School Suspension Coordinator manages a structured, supervised environment for students removed from their regular classrooms due to behavioral infractions. The role promotes academic continuity and behavioral reflection, ensuring students use their time away from class productively rather than purely punitively. The coordinator collaborates with the Dean of Culture, Student Support Services, and the principal or school leader. The coordinator maintains a quiet, orderly environment; coordinates assignments with teachers and supports students with their work; facilitates behavioral reflection and restorative conversations; and documents attendance, assignments, and incidents. The role also includes communicating with teachers and families about students’ ISS assignments and progress. This position reports to work Monday through Friday in a typical school or office environment with frequent interruptions. The employee must be able to move around inside and outside the school or office during the workday, attend conferences, meetings, and training in person or virtually within the region, and travel to the work location. The position is full-time. Salary depends on experience, educational background, and level of expertise.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid Missouri substitute certificate.
Experience working with at-risk youth or in a classroom management capacity.
Exceptional patience and a firm but fair approach.
Ability to remain neutral and calm when faced with student defiance.
Ability to manage schoolwork across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Ability to de-escalate high-stress situations with students and parents.
Commitment to equity and ability to work effectively in diverse communities.
Commitment to KIPP Kansas City’s mission and belief in the potential of all students.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Education or Social Work.
Deep understanding of restorative practices and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

Maintain a quiet, orderly, highly structured environment and ensure students stay on task and follow the ISS code of conduct.
Coordinate with classroom teachers to collect daily assignments for students assigned to ISS.
Assist students with their schoolwork to help them maintain academic progress.
Facilitate reflective action modules or packets so students can analyze their behavior, identify triggers, and plan better choices.
Work with the Dean of Culture and School Support Services to facilitate restorative conversations before students return to their regular schedules.
Maintain records of attendance, completed assignments, and behavioral incidents in the ISS room.
Create a system for returning completed assignments to teachers and provide daily reports to school administration.
Notify teachers when students are assigned to ISS and confirm receipt of work and materials.
Provide parents or guardians with feedback about students’ progress during the day.
Establish culture protocols and routines, respond calmly to situations, and use data to identify trends and implement interventions.
Collaborate with students, staff, and regional industry partners to support meaningful learning experiences and real-world outcomes.