ISS Instructional Assistant

Madison City Schools • Madison, AL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The ISS Instructional Assistant will assist students with their academic responsibilities and encourage positive behavior modifications while assigned to in-school suspension. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment by modeling professional conduct, maintaining clear boundaries with students, and adhering to district policies. The assistant will work closely with teachers and administrators to address the academic and behavioral needs of students in the In-School Suspension program.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Basic knowledge, skills, and ability to operate computer programs and related technology.
• Basic knowledge of classroom management.
• Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators in support of instruction.
• Physical dexterity, mobility, and strength to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the school system's rules and policies, administrative procedures, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Background checks must not be more than 10 years old.
• A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools, regardless of the recency of the ABI and FBI background checks.
• Employees are expected to model professional conduct, maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with students, use district-approved channels for communications, and avoid interactions that could be perceived as favoritism, grooming, or undue familiarity.
• Staff must promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities as required by Alabama law.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree or higher preferred
• Experience in working with school age children preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Notifies classroom teachers of each student(s) scheduled placement in ISS.
• Requests assignments and materials necessary for each student to complete required academic tasks.
• Provides instructional assistance and encouragement to students to complete their assignments.
• Collects the work to be completed by each student while assigned to ISS for distribution.
• Provides each student with assigned tasks and offers individualized instruction as necessary.
• Organizes each student's work and returns it to the classroom teacher for evaluation.
• Establishes and maintains a standard of student behavior to support a positive and productive learning experience.
• Confers with students individually and/ or in groups to modify unacceptable behavior and emphasize positive skills.
• Effectively communicates to students the rules specific to In-School Suspension.
• Maintains files on each student assigned to In-School Suspension.
• Exhibits positive human relations skills.
• Communicates with teachers and administrators to best evaluate each student's academic and behavioral needs.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
• Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Maintains confidentiality with regard to student performance and records.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Attends and participates in staff development and training sessions.
• Clarifies the purpose, goals, and policies of the In-School Suspension Program for teachers, parents, and students.

Benefits

• Salary according to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule
• Up to 10 years experience will be counted for new employees who provide documentation of full-time experience in the area of concentration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED