In-School Suspension Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public School District in Norfolk, Virginia seeks an In-School Suspension Assistant to work with suspended students and coordinate academic activities with teachers and administrators.

The role requires a high school diploma, 60 college hours or PARAPRO test, and 1+ year of experience with children plus 2-3 years in customer service. Full-time, 7 hours/day, 182 days/year with a salary of $17.41–$27.42 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and at least 60 hours of college coursework or PARAPRO test score 455 or better.
• At least one year of experience with children and 2-3 years of customer service experience.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Explain and enforce in-school suspension policies and procedures.
• Assist students to complete assigned work during in-school suspension.
• Counsel students on the impact of their actions and behavior.
• Obtain student assignments, textbooks, and materials as needed.
• Maintain daily attendance and report assignment completion status.
• Submit completed work to appropriate teachers and coordinate parent notifications.
• Confer with school personnel on student progress and records.
• Prepare releases for students who complete in-school suspension.

Skills

Customer service

Counseling

Attendance tracking

Education

High school diploma

60 hours college coursework

PARAPRO test score 455+

Job description

In-School Suspension Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5856490
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Job Description

Full-Time and Permanent;7 Hours/Day; 182 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year; Grade DD

General Responsibilities

This position is responsible for working with students who have been assigned to in-school suspension; to include working with administrators and teachers to coordinate the academic activities of suspended students. The successful candidate is also responsible for assisting students in completing their assigned work. The incumbent is expected to counsel students and maintain order and discipline within the in-school suspension room/center. The work of the In-School Suspension Assistant is reviewed by the principal in terms of the school's goals and objectives.

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 60 hours of college level course work or has successfully completed the PARAPRO test with a score of 455 or better. Requires at least one year of experience with children and 2-3 years of customer service experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Explains and enforces strict adherence to the regulations and procedures of in-school suspension policies.


• Provides assistance to students to ensure they are completing the assigned work during in-school suspension.


• Counsels students concerning the impact of their actions.


• Obtains student assignments, textbooks, and materials.


• Maintains and reports daily attendance and records assignment completion status of students required to attend in school suspension.


• Provides assistance to students as needed.


• Submits completed student work to appropriate teachers.


• Assigns additional work if students complete required assignments before the end of the designated time.


• Collects parental notification forms.


• Confers with appropriate school personnel concerning the progress of students.


• Prepares a release for students who complete in-school suspension.


• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.41 to $27.42 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.


• Associate degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• ALEXIS THORNTON , Human Resources Generalist


• HUMAN RESOURCES


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]