9 Month In School Intervention Specialist 1.0 FTE

Tempe Union High School District; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempe Union High School District is seeking an In-School Suspension Monitor to supervise students assigned to the ISS program and help maintain an orderly learning environment at the school campus.

The role requires strong communication, conflict-resolution skills, and the ability to work with students and staff to reinforce positive behavior. A high school diploma is required, with mediation training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mediation training with conflicts in a disciplinary setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and maintain daily attendance and other records of ISS students.
• Review ISS policies, procedures and student expectations.
• Support students and staff with behavior management and preventing misconduct.
• Monitor ISS assignments and assist with classroom work.
• Serve as liaison between teachers and ISS students for classwork.
• Maintain a structured, orderly environment and report problems to staff.
• Ensure confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Respond to inquiries from teachers, students, and parents in a prompt and respectful manner.
• Attend mandatory trainings.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Time management

Multi-tasking

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Monitor students assigned to the In-School Suspension Program (ISS) and maintains an effective learning environment.

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.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• 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.