In School Suspension Coordinator - Instructional Assistant

Northern Granville Middle School; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Granville Middle School in Oxford, NC seeks an In School Suspension Coordinator - Instructional Assistant to maintain an orderly ISS environment and support students with instruction and daily tasks. The role reports to the Principal and requires the ability to monitor behavior and provide academic assistance.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree or 48 hours completed, or WorkKeys certification (including writing).

Qualifications

• Must hold an associate degree, have completed 48 college hours, or WorkKeys certification (including the writing test).
• Bus driving is a requirement for this position.
• Dual Employment: employees must sign a Dual Employment Agreement and may need NC CDL with passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly environment for students in In School Suspension.
• Monitor safety and student behavior; support discipline in ISS.
• Provide one-on-one or small group academic support and reinforce instructions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Motivating students

Classroom management

Clerical skills

Education

Associate degree or 48 hours completed

WorkKeys Career Readiness (writing included)

Job description

In School Suspension Coordinator - Instructional Assistant

Granville County Schools Northern Granville Middle School - Oxford, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5938965

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical, social emotional exercises, and clerical tasks in assisting a school administraion. The employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the school, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction environment for all students. Reports to the Principal.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This person is responsible for maintaining an orderly environment for students placed in In School Suspension.

Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.

Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the ISS classroom; records time-out and in-class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed.

Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance as needed.

Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress and behavior of students.

Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom; performs repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment.

Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc.

Feeds students, when necessary; toilets students, if needed; and assists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Participates in staff development workshops. Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Must hold an associate degree, have successfully completed 48 hours, or WorkKeys Career Readiness Certification (including the writing test) requirements. (Additional coursework/professional development is required when qualified by the WorkKeys Certification). Bus driving is a requirement for this position.

Dual Employment:Allclassified employees who work30 or more hours sign a Dual Employment Agreement. They must get a bus license and serve as a bus driver or bus monitor. This is a condition of employment so the employee must be eligible to hold an NC Commercial Driver License (CDL) with passenger endorsement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments, and/or directions from superiors.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc., using a prescribed format.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures,

to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract; and utilize decimals and percentages.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of office machines, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of activities performed by the lead teacher. General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.

General knowledge of student handbook rules.

General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.

General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.

Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.

Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity.

Ability to motivate students.

Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment. Ability to perform general clerical duties.

Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom. Ability to operate common office machines.

Ability to maintain basic files and records.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees for this job.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.94 to $21.44 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• ANTHONY HERNDON , Principal
• Northern Granville Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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