9 Month In School Intervention Specialist 1.0 FTE

Tempe Union High School District 213; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempe Union High School District is seeking an In-School Intervention Specialist 1.0 FTE to supervise students in the ISS program and help maintain an effective learning environment. The role reports to the Principal and is a 40-hour week, 9-month schedule within the School Campus department.

Responsibilities include monitoring attendance, enforcing ISS policies, collaborating with teachers, and ensuring a structured classroom setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience supervising and working with high school students preferred.
• Mediation training with conflicts in a disciplinary setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students assigned to the In-School Suspension Program (ISS) and maintain an effective learning environment.
• Provide supervision and maintain daily attendance and other records as required of students assigned to the ISS program.
• Work with students and staff on behavior management and prevention of undesirable behaviors that led to ISS.
• Monitor ISS assignments; encourage and provide feedback to students and monitor tests and assignments.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

9 Month In School Intervention Specialist 1.0 FTE JobID: 5896

• Position Type:
  Security/ Security Guard or Security Guard Lead
• Date Posted:
  10/12/2026
• Date Available:
  10/23/2026

Department: School Campus
Reports to: Principal
Full-Time: 40 hours per week
Position Summary:
Monitor students assigned to the In-School Suspension Program (ISS) and maintains an effective learning environment.

Essential Functions:

• Provide supervision and maintain daily attendance and other records as required of students assigned to the ISS program.
• Review and become familiar with ISS policies, procedures and student expectations.
• Work with students and or other staff members on issues such as behavior management and the prevention of undesirable behaviors that resulted in student being assigned to ISS.
• Monitor all ISS assignments; provide encouragement and feedback to students, monitor tests, computer work and provide instructional assistance as appropriate with completing assigned classroom work.
• Serve as liaison between classroom teacher and students assigned to the ISS program to obtain and return student's daily class work and homework when appropriate.
• Maintain a structured, orderly environment, assisting in the maintenance of a quiet, orderly classroom.
• Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about a student.
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information.
• Be alert to and appropriately report the possibility of any substance abuse, child abuse or dangerous situation based upon daily observation.
• Operate and care for school and District equipment properly.
• Ensure students have security escorts to restrooms, breaks or lunch periods as necessary.
• Communicate with teachers in advance for work requests and complete appropriate documentation for all students assigned to the room.
• Refer inappropriate behavior to designated administrator.
• Be aware and follow District policies as outlined.
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and polite manner.
• Function effectively as a team member and be a positive role model for students at all times.
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual.
• Be flexible and adaptive to change and accept direction with a positive attitude.
• Exercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.
• Attends all mandatory trainings as required.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and maintains rapport and composure with parents, students, staff and the general public.
• Enforces school rules fairly and appropriately.
• Recognizes potential problems and takes steps to prevent hazards.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

Training and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience supervising and working with high school students preferred.
• Mediation training with conflicts in a disciplinary setting preferred.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• Possess or obtain valid First Aid and CPR certification at the time of employment; must maintain current certification status while employed.
• Valid Arizona Driver's license.

Knowledge Of:

• Demonstrates a knowledge of conflict resolution.
• Current knowledge of pertinent laws, related District policies and procedures.
• General knowledge of a variety of academic subject areas preferred.
• Training in methods of dealing with student misconduct effectively.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with students and school personnel.

Skill In:

• Works within specific time frames and is detail oriented.
• Well-organized, with demonstrated ability to multi-task.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:Tempe Union High School District is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title VII, Title IX may be referred to the Director of Student Affairs and District Safety, and Section 504 may be referred to the Section 504 Coordinator, 500 West Guadalupe Road, Tempe Arizona 85283-3599, [phone]. In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, Tempe Union High School District is a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment.