ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE
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In-School Suspension Assistant
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SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
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Assigned School
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SALARY
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Middle School Salary Scale 56
High School Salary Scale 57
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FLSA STATUS
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Non-Exempt
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REPORTS TO
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Principal
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SUPERVISES
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Students
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WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
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Monday - Friday
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WORK HOURS
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40
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NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
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10
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POSITION PURPOSE:
The ISS Assistant supervises and monitors students assigned to the In-School Suspension Program. The position is responsible for ensuring that students that are placed in the In-School Suspension Program work on study habits, classroom behavior skills, and a positive self-image. This position is also responsible for coordinating student receipt and completion/progress of classroom assignments and activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children.
- Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development.
- Computer proficiency and ability to work effectively in a learning environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person learning environments
- Knowledge of school safety & security procedures.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills.
- Flexible and can de-escalate potentially controversial situations.
- Can work independently and in a team setting.
- Attention to detail and organized.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates Degree or higher preferred.
- Spanish Speaking
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates, provides, and supervises instructional and behavioral activities for students assigned to ISS (In School Suspension) in-person environment.
- Coordinates assignments and activities with classroom teachers of referred students; provides tutorial assistance as needed and monitors student’s class work while in ISS.
- Assists students in examining misbehavior and developing strategies to prevent reoccurrences
- Works with other school personnel to assist students in the development of techniques to control and express anger constructively, encourage positive student behavior, and promote safety in the school.
- Assigns and oversees additional assignments related to student infractions.
- Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations with parents.
- Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
- Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies.
- When in a school-based learning environment, monitors students’ movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas and cafeteria.
- Assists students with classroom and cafeteria clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment.
- Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
- Engages in professional learning opportunities in-person.
- Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal