In-School Suspension Assistant

Memphis Shelby County Schools; Hedgemoor (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Shelby County Schools is seeking a dedicated staff member to support students assigned to in-school suspension, coordinating instructional activities with teachers and monitoring academic progress.

The role requires an Associate degree or 48 college credits, plus CPR/First Aid certification and experience with urban or disadvantaged youth. Collaboration with school teams and strong documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s degree or two years of college (minimum 48 credits) or equivalent.
• Passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test is required.
• Two years of experience with urban and/or disadvantaged youth.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid is required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instructional activities with classroom teachers for students in in-school suspension.
• Monitor students' regular academic work while in in-school suspension.
• Collaborate with S-Teams and school staff to support behavior modification and safety.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of student data and progress.
• Communicate with parents regarding conduct and behavior plans.
• Provide tutorial assistance and oversee special assignments related to infractions.

Skills

Instructional coordination

Behavior management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Parent communication

Education

Associate degree or 48 college credits

CPR certification

First Aid certification

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Purpose and Scope

This position is responsible for instructional and behavioral activities for students referred by the school principal or assistant principal for in-school suspension.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the coordination of instructional activities with classroom teachers of students referred to in-school suspension.
• Monitors students regular academic work while in in-school suspension.
• Works with other team members to implement procedures to assist students in the development of techniques to control and express anger constructively encourage positive student behavior, and promote safety in the school.
• Must keep accurate documentation and records in regards to student data.
• Works in coordination with S-Teams.
• Provides tutorial assistance to students assigned to in-school suspension.
• Assigns and oversees special assignments related to the students' infractions.
• Works collaboratively with school and district team members to meet the academic, effective, and behavioral needs of students.
• Monitors student progress following the student's return to the regular classroom.
• Contacts parents regarding students' conduct and provides parents with appropriate behavior modification plans.
• Participates in school and district training.
• Contacts students assigned to in-school suspension to ensure they are in attendance thus preventing a negative effect on ADA.
• Has internal contact with educational staff at school locations including classroom teachers, S-teams, counselors and district staff as needed.
• Has external contact with parents and community agencies as needed.
• High level of student information confidentiality.
• Works a regular school year based on immediate needs of the school and student needs.
• Works student contact days.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours) from an, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test. Also requires two (2) years of experience working with urban and/or disadvantaged youth. Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree = 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s degrees must be included.