Associate ISS Supervisor-Elementary Anticipated

Hours/Days: 8 Hours Per Day,178 Work Days; Beginning August 17,2026

Pay Rate: $12.35 per hour


Reports To: Building Administration

Position Summary:

The In-School Suspension Supervisor supports a positive and structured learning environment for students assigned to in-school suspension (ISS). This role involves supervising students during suspension periods, ensuring compliance with school rules, and facilitating academic engagement while students are temporarily removed from regular classrooms.

The associate works closely with administrators, teachers and support staff to ensure students complete their classwork, reflect on their behavior, and prepare to return to the regular classroom successfully.


The associate should possess the ability to manage student behaviors in a firm, fair and respectful manner.


Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and supervise students assigned to ISS, maintaining an orderly calm, respectful, and safe environment
• Enforce school policies and behavioral expectations consistently and fairly
• Assist students with completing assigned academic work, providing support or guidance as needed
• Communicate effectively with teachers, counselors, and administrators regarding student behavior and progress
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, behavior, and work completion during ISS
• Address minor behavioral issues promptly while escalating serious concerns to the appropriate staff. Report serious behavior issues or violations to building administration
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and disciplinary matters
• Collaborate with school staff to promote restorative practices and support student reintegration into regular classes
• Provide behavior support and guidance to students, helping them reflect on actions and improve conduct while encouraging positive decision making.

Requirements But Not Limited To:

• Establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of the work
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, families and others
• Mandatory CPI training
• Attend work regularly and promptly-FMCSD attendance expectation for staff is 95%
• Includes before/after school ISS responsibilities
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students by executing school emergency procedures and protocols effectively during drills and real emergencies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Minimum-High school diploma or GED; plus

The qualified applicant must meet a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness).

The qualified applicant must also have one of the following:

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an Associates (or higher) degree; or
• Obtained voluntary Para certification through the Board of Educational Examiners; or
• Obtained an NCRC (National Career Readiness Certificate, Bronze Level)

Qualified applicants are required to complete the NCRC before starting in the school district if one of the above is not already met. Proof of above will be required during the hiring process.

Benefits: This position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes IPERS, paid personal/sick leave and medical/dental/vision insurance

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Fort Madison Community School District requires background check to be completed before hiring.