In-School Suspension Instructor

Fishwick; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke City School District's John P. Fishwick Middle School in Roanoke, Virginia seeks an In-School Suspension Instructor to supervise students assigned to ISS and enforce established rules within the school’s disciplinary program.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (an Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred) and experience with children. A professional, patient approach and the ability to work with administrators and teachers are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience working with children or in education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitors students assigned to in-school suspension.
• Checks attendance daily and reports to administration.
• Explains expected conduct and achievement.
• Assigns and checks student work during suspension periods; reviews progress.
• Discusses behavior with administrators and teachers.
• Monitors and reports inappropriate behavior to administration.
• Monitors hallways before and during school.
• Records and files records on students receiving after school detention.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

In-School Suspension Instructor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5949215

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs intermediate paraprofessional work monitoring the behavior of students assigned to in-school suspension, conducting in-school suspension programs, and enforcing established rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Monitors students who have been assigned to in-school suspension.
• Checks attendance daily and reports to administration.
• Explains expected conduct and achievement.
• Assigns and checks student work during suspension periods; reviews student progress.
• Discusses behavior of students with administrators and teachers
• Monitors and reports inappropriate behavior by students to administration.
• Monitors hallways before and during school.
• Records and files records on students receiving after school detention.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Some knowledge of practices concerning in-school suspension programs and appropriate methods of dealing with misconduct; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to recognize and identify activities or situations which have or may become a problem or emergency requiring immediate attention; ability to think and act quickly, effectively, and responsibly under emergency situations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, and officials.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience working with children. Prior teaching experience preferred. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is typically performed in a school classroom setting. Regular personal contact with students, administrators and staff is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

WORK ENVIRONNMENT

Primarily controlled temperature and clean office environment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21,109.65 to $27,308.34 Per Year

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