IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION OFFICER I

New Directions; Portsmouth (VA); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

New Directions in Portsmouth, Virginia, is seeking an In-School Suspension Officer I to manage the ISS program, monitor students, and support learning during suspensions. This non-exempt, full-time role reports to the building principal and requires a strong understanding of adolescent behavior and school discipline.

The position involves developing learning packets across core subjects, maintaining security, and coordinating with teachers and parents to promote positive student outcomes.

Formación

• Associate degree or 48 credit hours, or pass the Para Pro exam (score at least 455).
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work under supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor students in in-school suspension and maintain security.
• Develop learning packets for core subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Studies).
• Enforce school rules and supervise student activities during suspension periods.
• Prepare and file misconduct reports and progress records.

Educación

Associate of Arts degree or 48 credit hours or Para Pro exam

Descripción del empleo

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION OFFICER I

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Job Details

Job ID: 5950419
Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 14, 2026

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION OFFICER I

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

PAY: NON EXEMPT

GRADE: 103E

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs intermediate paraprofessional protective service work monitoring students and maintaining security at the school; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the School Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Conducting in-school suspension, behavior and academic programs; implementing strategies and initiatives for students assigned to ISS per block; enforcing established rules and regulations.

Monitors students who have been assigned to in-school suspension;

Explains expected conduct and achievement;

Assigns and checks student work during suspension periods; reviews student progress;

Discusses with students appropriate behavior;

Discusses behavior of students with administrators, teachers and parents;

Prepares and records misconduct reports; Develops behavior packets;

Maintains security during lunch periods;

Develops learning packets in core content areas__English, Math, Science, Social Studies

Conducts conflict mediation sessions;

Investigates unusual conditions or disturbances involving student behavior;

Gather and interpret data involving the students who are assigned to ISS;

Collaborates with all teachers to provide the best possible learning environment for the in school suspension program;

Knowledgeable regarding discipline techniques for handling adolescents.

Supervises student tasks and parent groups;

Chairs teacher, parent, student committees on behavior management;

Makes recommendations to principal on behavior and student performance;

Supervises materials, activities, and resources for ISS students;

Acts as advisor to school behavior programs;

Serves on the Code of Student Conduct Board as requested;

Confers with appropriate school personnel on matters of behavior and academic responsibilities;

Submits reports as required;

Manages the ISS program and regularly attends ISS meetings and conferences relating to the job;

Develops and keeps a current data and record file on all ISS students;

Maintains confidentiality on student behavior;

Provides continuity across the system with the ISS citywide program;

Understands culture, child development, social welfare and basic psychology for teaching and working with students in an urban setting;

Performs related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Thorough 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 emergencies; good physical condition; ability to present ideas effectively; establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, general public, parents, administrators and other school officials; knowledge of principals, practices, and procedures of student services and school law.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires standing, and walking; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and noise.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must possess an Associate of Arts degree or have completed 48 credit hours (two years) of classes at an accredited college or university, or successfully pass the Para Pro exam (score of at least 455).

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.17 to $28.33 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• William Brooks , Principal
• New Directions
• Email: [e-mail]

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