In-School Suspension Assistant

Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Job summary

Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District at Homestead High School seeks an instructional assistant to supervise students in in-school suspension, assist with assignments, and support clerical tasks. The role supports teachers, proctors exams, and communicates any student concerns to the Discipline Office. Training will be provided upon hiring.

Qualifications

• Two years of study (60 hours) at an institution of higher education or an associate's degree or higher.
• Effective communication skills and ability to take direction.
• Patience and genuine interest in education of students.
• Clerical skills and confidentiality required.
• Previous classroom assistant experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist students in in-school suspension.
• Communicate with teachers and gather assignments.
• Assist students with assignments and keep Discipline Office updated.
• Proctor final exams for students unable to test in classrooms.
• Assist office and staff with clerical tasks as time permits.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & writing support

Math support

Education

Associate degree or higher

60 college hours

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant - General Education
• Date Posted:
  9/14/2026
• Location:
  Homestead High School
• Date Available:
  09/29/2026

Terms of Employment

This is a 9 month position for 7hours/day (plus 1/2 hour unpaid lunch). This position is eligible for medical coverage only.

Purpose

Supervise and assist students placed in the in-school suspension as provided for in the discipline policy. Communicate with teachers, gather assignments, and assist students with their assignments. Keep Discipline Office apprised of any additional student concerns. Proctor final exams to any students unable to test in the classrooms, due to suspensions. Assist office and staff personnel with clerical work as time permits.

Qualifications

Completion of two years of study (60 hours) at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate's (or higher) degree or met a rigorous standard of quality with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to assist in instruction, reading, writing and mathematics prefered. Effective communication skills. Ability to take direction. Initiative and dependability in carrying out assignments. Patience and genuine interest in education of students. Awareness and respect for differences of students. Clerical skills, flexibility and confidentiality required. Previous experience as a classroom assistant desirable. Training for this position will be implemented upon hiring.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $13.58 to $20.24, depending on experience.