In-School Suspension (ISS) Supervisor (District Wide)

In-School Suspension Supervisor

Under limited supervision, supervises, plans and directs day-to-day operation of the in-school suspension program, providing an alternative to home suspension. Motivates and assists students in resolving problems which threaten effective school performance. Reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal as assigned.

Specific duties and responsibilities include managing daily operations of the in-school suspension program; supervising and managing suspended students' activities for the school day; choosing appropriate instructional assignments for students and giving assistance as needed. Collects assigned work and returns to teachers. Works with guidance counselors, teachers and other professional staff to help motivate students to resolve problems which threaten effective school performance. Devises special methods of motivation. Intervenes with students in crisis to manage behavior problems and to facilitate student academic and social progress; diffuses confrontations between students and others as necessary. May schedule and participate in parent conferences. Maintains knowledge of and interacts with various community programs and services that could provide guidance and redirection for troubled students. Maintains accurate attendance records and other records and reports as required. May organize and manage Substitute Center, acting as a substitute teacher when necessary and implementing assignments provided by teachers. May supervise after-school detention as required. May maintain records of referrals and provide monthly reports to teachers and to the District. Monitors student behavior in absence of other supervision. Monitors the halls after the bell to make sure students are in their correct location. Calls parents if referrals are not returned by students, if student's behavior is interfering with academics. Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives.

Minimum education and training requires a Bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, human services or related field supplemented by two years of experience in an educational setting working with adolescents, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.