In-School Suspension Aide (7.5 Hours/181 Days)

Position Title: In-School Suspension Aide
Department: School

Reports To: Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY :
Under direct supervision, provides monitoring and supervision for students serving in In-School Suspension (ISS). Provides a positive, structured, academic atmosphere for students in a suspension alternative program. May use computers in performing assigned tasks.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates the ability to keep order and provide supervision to students that are assigned to In-School Suspension.
• Demonstrates the ability to monitor student behavior and deal effectively with misbehavior according to school and district policies.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform remedial instruction or tasks to reinforce learning initiated by teacher.
• Ensures that all students in ISS have meaningful academic work for the entire time assigned.
• Exhibits the ability to work with students, check their work for accuracy, understanding and neatness.
• Effectively maintains an accurate accounting of student attendance and equipment usage for In-School Suspension.
• Operates general office equipment such as a typewriter, computer, copier, laminator, and calculator.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Principal.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma; meets highly qualified standards as defined by NCLB Act of 2001: A two or four- year college degree preferred, 60 hours college credit from an accredited college, or passing score on the ParaPro Exam. A good knowledge of and understanding of child growth and development; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.


Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
Not applicable


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Not applicable


LANGUAGE SKILLS :
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write and/or type routine reports and correspondences. Ability to speak effectively before groups of district personnel or organizations.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data.


REASONING ABILITY :
Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental, and administrative needs and provide timely feedback.


OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Ability to operate a personal computer and related software. Ability to work independently, with limited supervision. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, district employees, and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to provide assistance to students with academic work.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Some driving required. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public or other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being of students.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The noise level in this environment is usually quiet and at a standard acceptable level for this environment.


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
181 Days, 7 Hours
Level 107 Pay Scale


The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.


EVALUATION :
Performance of this job evaluated annually according to Board Policy.


DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.


Updated 2025