ISS In-School Suspension Supervisor

Purpose Statement

The job of ISS (In-School Suspension) Supervisor is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for overseeing students assigned to an In-School Suspension; documenting student behavior; and providing information to teachers, parents and/or other personnel.

Essential Functions

• Communicates on a regular basis with classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting students with assignment completion.

• Implements lesson plans and objectives for the purpose of lesson completion

• Monitors students during assigned periods for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

• Performs general record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. attendance logs, activity reports, etc.) for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements and providing up-to-date information.

• Processes behavioral issues with students (e.g. reason for suspension, preventing further incidents, etc.) for the purpose of helping student identify causal agents and preventing them from occurring in the future.

• Provides verbal and/or written feedback of observations for the purpose of informing regular classroom teacher/s of students' progress.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: behavior and crisis management techniques; instruction techniques; and school curriculum.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; working with frequent interruptions; communicating in a positive, nonthreatening manner; and building effective relationships.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some

lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 25% sitting,

50% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience: Job related experience is required

Education: Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.

Equivalency: 60 College Credit Hours.

Required Testing:

Certificates and Licenses: MO Sub Certificate or MO Teaching Certificate

Continuing Educ. / Training:

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status                                         Approval Date                                       Salary Grade

Non-exempt