In-School Suspension/ 37.5 Hrs (26-27)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, NC seeks an in-school suspension assistant to support an instructional program and student development under supervision.

The position is 9 months, 37.5 hours per week, hourly non-certified; require associate degree or equivalent; duties include supervising students, collaborating with teachers, and maintaining records.

Travel not required; compliance with district policies; benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 48 credit hours or ability to pass a formal assessment (Workkey and 96 hours of in-service training) or completion of the NC DOL Apprenticeship Program or completion of the NC ATA Professional Development Plan required
• Associate's degree with a concentration in Education preferred
• Two plus years working with elementary age children preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Communicate effectively with administration, counselors and other personnel about academic and behavioral needs of students
• Work with classroom teachers in the assignment and completion of coursework
• Disperse assignments to and collect assignments from in-school suspension students
• Offer strategies to help students act appropriately in social settings
• Manage daily record of students assigned to in-school suspension and silent lunch
• Supervise students in and outside the classroom
• Keep room orderly and quiet at all times
• Notify principal of any problems as they arise
• Assist students with any problem in completion of assignments
• Attend and participate in staff development and training sessions
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communication

Multitask

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree or 48 credit hours

WorkKeys and 96 hours of in-service training

NC DOL Apprenticeship Program

NC ATA Professional Development Plan

Education concentration preferred

Job description

The in-school suspension assistant, under general supervision, creates a flexible instructional program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Employee performs entry level work and cooperates with classroom teachers in assigning work and ensuring its completion. This position motivates and counsels students to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to ensure that effective learning occurs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NC 07 Hourly Non-Certified Schedule/Full-time, 9 months, 37.5 hours per week

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Communicate effectively with administration, counselors and other personnel about academic and behavioral needs of students
• Work with classroom teachers in the assignment and completion of coursework
• Disperse assignments to and collect assignments from in-school suspension students
• Offer strategies to help students act appropriately in social settings
• Manage daily record of students assigned to in-school suspension and silent lunch
• Supervise students in and outside the classroom
• Keep room orderly and quiet at all times
• Notify principal of any problems as they arise
• Assist students with any problem in completion of assignments
• Attend and participate in staff development and training sessions
• Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledgeable of federal, state, and local regulatory policies relating to education
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
• Ability to multi-task and complete tasks by order of importance
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities while providing excellent customer service
• Ability to be maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to problem solve and use a variety of approaches to find solutions
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree or two years of higher education equivalent to 48 credit hours or ability to pass a formal assessment (Workkey and 96 hours of in-service training) or completion of the NC DOL Apprenticeship Program or completion of the NC ATA Professional Development Plan required
• Associate's degree with a concentration in Education preferred
• Two plus years working with elementary age children preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Additional Job Information

Term 9 Month

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
• Work regularly requires exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
• Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
• Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
• Ability to move to other work locations
• Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, use of advanced technology
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.