In-School Suspension Assistant

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 2,187,801 - 3,115,959; Full time

Job summary

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District is looking for staff to monitor in-school suspension classrooms and assist students academically. Responsibilities include managing student behavior, facilitating learning, and ensuring a safe environment.

This role requires a valid Educator License with Stipulations (PARA) or equivalent. The position offers a pay rate of $19.25 and possible additional compensation for supervising events.

Qualifications

• Valid Educator License with Stipulations (PARA), Substitute License, or Professional Educator License required.
• At least 19 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student behaviors in school and respond appropriately.
• Assist students with lessons and review their work.
• Manage classroom activities and supervise students during lunch and bus times.

Skills

Ability to read, write and speak English

Basic arithmetic skills

Proficiency in technology and software applications

Sensitivity to individual differences

Maintaining confidentiality

Establishing cooperative relationships

Composure in stressful situations

Ability to report work orally or in writing

Ability to carry out instructions

Independent work and multi-tasking

Education

Valid Educator License with Stipulations (PARA) or equivalent

Tools

General office equipment

Personal computers

Job description

Description

Perform duties to monitor the in‑school suspension classroom and provide instructional assistance to students.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitor student behaviors in various locations throughout the facility and throughout the day in a variety of settings. Stop inappropriate behavior and refer students to Dean's office as needed (using CPI techniques).
• Collect assignments and materials for in‑school suspension students.
• Monitor in‑school suspension classroom; prompt, cue and redirect student to keep on task and maintain student behavior.
• Assist students with lessons, providing instruction as needed. Review student work.
• Escort students between the classroom to the in‑school suspension classroom as needed.
• Monitor bus arrivals and departures, and lunchroom. Supervise student activity during this time.
• Share the responsibility (with additional compensation), supervising evening and weekend events.
• Use general office equipment. Demonstrate proficiency using the technology and computer‑based programs provided by the District. Use these programs to effectively manage and organize files, communication, records and databases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

1. Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to communicate with students and staff and to assist students with instruction.
2. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform basic arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
3. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Demonstrate proficiency using the technology and computer‑based programs provided by the District. Use these programs to effectively manage and organize files, communication, records and databases.
4. Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and is sensitive to individual differences.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
6. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
7. Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and adapt in response to changing conditions.
8. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
9. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
10. Ability to work independently, stay on‑task, multi‑task and take responsibility to complete assigned projects in a timely and efficient manner.

Physical Abilities

Employee must be able to push, pull, lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold one of the following: a valid Educator License with Stipulations (PARA), Substitute License, or Professional Educator License.

Educator License with Stipulations (PARA) can be obtained by one of the following ways and applicants MUST submit their documentation to the DuPage Regional Office of Education in order for consideration:

• At least 19 years of age
• 1 of the Following:
  • Associate's degree or higher
  • 60 semester hours of coursework
  • High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
  • High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
    • Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)
    • Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)

Equipment

• Use general office equipment.
• Use personal computers.

Work Environment

Work in standard school building environment.

Work outdoors during bus arrival and departure.

Travel Requirement

No travel anticipated.

Supervisor

Building Principal and/or designee

Work Calendar

5101

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Job Category

Classified

Rate of Pay

$19.25

Benefits

Benefits as described in IPCA contract can be found here: IPCA Contract 2026-30

Working Conditions

High School

Selection Procedure

Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.

Posting Date

Postings current as of 6/26/2026 3:15:20 AM CST.