I.S.S. Teacher

Quitman County Middle School; Marks (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Quitman County School District is seeking a Behavior Interventionist Assistant at Quitman County Middle School in Marks, MS. The role supports the Behavior Intervention Specialist by leading behavior initiatives and providing instructional assistance within the school setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with college preferred, and entails implementing a comprehensive behavior support program across sites. Immediate starting date and full-time schedule are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; college coursework is preferred.
• Experience with behavior support programs is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• The In School Suspension Teacher shall establish high standards and expectations for student behavior.
• Supervise students during detention and enforce rules consistently.
• Inform students of rules and expectations.
• Maintain a quiet, attentive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with administration on behavior strategies.
• Assist students with homework or instructional tasks.
• Keep accurate attendance and behavior records for report submission.
• Engage students with differentiated learning activities.
• Control pacing and manage class time effectively.
• Use clear presentation and instructional language.
• Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues in writing and speech.
• Foster a nurturing classroom climate and positive reinforcement.
• Discipline students using approved procedures.
• Seek parental and administrative guidance when needed.
• Establish professional rapport with students and staff.
• Monitor and assist with small group counseling and interventions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College preferred

Job description

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I.S.S. Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5889423

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST ASSISTANT

FUNDING SOURCE: TITLE 1

Position: Behavior Interventionist Assistant

Reports To: Behavior Intervention Specialist

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. College preferred

Scope of Position: The District Behavior Interventionist Assistant will assist the Behavior Intervention Specialist in providing leadership at each school site, implement and coordinate a comprehensive behavior support program.

Specific Duties:

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The In School Suspension Teacher shall:

1. 1. Establish high standards and expectations for all students to accept responsibility for behavior.
2. 2. Supervise students and consistently administer rules regarding student behavior during detention.
3. 3. Inform students of rules and expectations.
4. 4. Maintain an atmosphere in which students are expected to remain seated and silent during the time period.
5. 5. Work with the administration to have in-school serve as an effective preventative disciplinary technique.
6. 6. Assist students as needed with homework or instructional assignments.
7. 7. Keep accurate records of student attendance and behavior, including any tardiness, and submit to the administration in a timely fashion.
8. 8. Engage the learners in differentiated learning experiences for the range of skill levels and developmental needs found in the classroom, managing, when appropriate, multiple instructional activities simultaneously.
9. 9. Monitor the pacing of instruction and budget class time efficiently by providing clear directions, outlining expectations, and effectively bringing to closure instructional experiences.
10. 10. Use effective presentation skills when employing direct instruction, including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech.
11. 11. Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents, and Colleagues
12. 12. Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines, challenging instructional strategies, and effective classroom management techniques.
13. 13. Discipline students in a fair and consistent manner, using school approved procedures.
14. 14. Seek assistance of the parents and the administration when needed.
15. 15. Establish a professional rapport with students that earns their respect.
16. 16. Monitor and assist with small group counseling and interventions

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required