ISS Instructional Assistant

Madison City Schools•Madison, AL

About The Position

The ISS Instructional Assistant supports students with academic responsibilities and encourages positive behavior while they are assigned to in-school suspension. The assistant coordinates with classroom teachers to obtain assignments and materials, provides students with tasks and individualized instructional support, collects and organizes completed work, and returns it to teachers for evaluation. The role also establishes expectations for student behavior, communicates ISS rules, maintains student files and confidentiality, and works with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to support students' academic and behavioral needs. The position requires compliance with Madison City Schools rules and policies, administrative procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations. Employees must model professional conduct, maintain appropriate boundaries with students, use district-approved communication channels, and promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by Alabama law. A background check is required upon offer of employment. The position is scheduled for 187 days at 8 hours per day for the full year. Evaluation is according to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines. Salary is according to the Madison City Schools Salary Schedule; up to 10 years of documented full-time experience in the area of concentration may be counted for new employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Basic knowledge and ability to operate computer programs and related technology.
Basic knowledge of classroom management.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
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 the position.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge and understanding of school system rules and policies, administrative procedures, and state and federal rules and regulations.
Submit legible fingerprints for ABI and FBI background review upon offer of employment. A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools, regardless of the recency of prior checks; background checks must not be more than 10 years old.
Comply with student safety and security expectations, including professional conduct, appropriate student boundaries, and prompt reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher.
Experience working with school-age children.

Responsibilities

Notify classroom teachers of students scheduled for ISS placement.
Request assignments and materials students need to complete required academic tasks.
Provide instructional assistance and encouragement to help students complete assignments.
Collect students' work for completion during ISS and distribute assignments.
Provide assigned tasks and individualized instruction as needed.
Organize each student's work and return it to the classroom teacher for evaluation.
Establish and maintain student behavior standards that support a positive and productive learning experience.
Meet with students individually or in groups to address unacceptable behavior and reinforce positive skills.
Communicate the rules specific to In-School Suspension to students.
Maintain files for students assigned to ISS and protect the confidentiality of student performance and records.
Communicate with teachers and administrators to evaluate students' academic and behavioral needs.
Alert teachers to individual students' special needs.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Clarify the ISS Program's purpose, goals, and policies for teachers, parents, and students.
Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal regulations.
Demonstrate professional ethics, leadership, and positive human relations skills.
Attend and participate in staff development and training sessions.
Model professional conduct, maintain appropriate boundaries with students, and use district-approved communication channels.
Promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities as required by Alabama law.