In-School Suspension Assistant

Position Type:
Teacher Assistant/In-School Suspension Assistant

Date Posted:
6/23/2026

Location:
Neuqua Valley High School

Date Available:
08/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Description: Perform duties to monitor the in-school suspension classroom and provide instructional assistance to students.


Essential Job Functions:

1. Monitor student behaviors in various locations throughout the facility and throughout the day in a variety of settings. Stop inappropriate behavior and refer students to Dean's office as needed (using CPI techniques).
2. Collect assignments and materials for in-school suspension students.
3. Monitor in-school suspension classroom; prompt, cue and redirect student to keep on task and maintain student behavior.
4. Assist students with lessons, providing instruction as needed. Review student work.
5. Escort students between the classroom to the in-school suspension classroom as needed.
6. Monitor bus arrivals and departures, and lunchroom. Supervise student activity during this time.
7. Share the responsibility (with additional compensation), supervising evening and weekend events.
8. Use general office equipment. Demonstrate proficiency using the technology and computer-based programs provided by the District. Use these programs to effectively manage and organize files, communication, records and databases.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:
1. Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to communicate with students and staff and to assist students with instruction.
2. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform basic arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
3. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Demonstrate proficiency using the technology and computer-based programs provided by the District. Use these programs to effectively manage and organize files, communication, records and databases.
4. Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and is sensitive to individual differences.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
6. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
7. Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and adapt in response to changing conditions.
8. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
9. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
10. Ability to work independently, stay on-task, multi-task and take responsibility to complete assigned projects in a timely and efficient manner.


PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
1. Employee must be able to push, pull, lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates will hold one of the following: a valid Educator License with Stipulations (PARA), Substitute License, or Professional Educator License.

Educator License with Stipulations (PARA) can be obtained by one of the following ways and applicants MUST submit their documentation to the DuPage Regional Office of Education in order for consideration:

1. At least 19 years of age
2. 1 of the Following:
   • Associate's degree or higher
   • 60 semester hours of coursework
   • High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
   • High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
     • Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)
     • Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)

For more information on these requirements, please see the following website:

EQUIPMENT:
1. Use general office equipment.
2. Use personal computers.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work in standard school building environment.
Work outdoors during bus arrival and departure.


TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: No travel anticipated.


SUPERVISOR: Building Principal and/or designee


WORK CALENDAR: 5101


FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt


JOB CATEGORY: Classified

Rate of pay: $19.25
Benefits: Benefits as described in IPCA contract can be found here: IPCA Contract 2026-30
Working Conditions: High School
Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.