In School Suspension Supervisor

Community High School District 218; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage

Job summary

Richards High School in Oak Lawn, IL is recruiting an In‑School Suspension Supervisor to oversee students assigned to ISS and keep a structured, safe learning environment. The role emphasizes trauma‑informed de‑escalation and restorative reflection to guide students back to the regular classroom.

The position monitors coursework, liaises with teachers and counselors, and records progress daily. Requires CPI certification or eligibility and a restorative approach to discipline.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 semester hours required.
• Minimum age 21.
• CPI certification required or obtainable within district timeframe.
• Commitment to restorative, growth‑oriented discipline.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in In-School Suspension to maintain a calm, structured environment.
• Apply trauma‑informed de‑escalation strategies when crisis occurs.
• Facilitate restorative conversations and reflection activities.
• Support student coping and self‑regulation for reintegration.
• Monitor coursework completion and coordinate with teachers for assignments.
• Communicate with administrators, social workers, counselors, and teachers regarding plans.
• Maintain daily logs of attendance, behavior, and progress per district procedures.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect per state law and district protocols.

Education

Associate's degree or 60 semester hours

Current CPI certification

Job description

School Suspension Supervisor

Position Type: In-School Suspension Supervisor

Location: RICHARDS HIGH SCHOOL

Working Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-3:15PM

POSITION SPECIFICATION: IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION FACILITATOR/SUPERVISOR-

CLASSIFIED POSITION

REPORTS TO: ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Summary And Purpose

Supervise and support students assigned to In-School Suspension (ISS) at Richards High School maintaining a structured and safe environment that keeps students academically engaged, supports emotional regulation, and prepares them to return successfully to their regular classroom.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a calm, structured, and predictable environment for students temporarily removed from class.
• Apply approved trauma-informed and de-escalation strategies when students enter the room in crisis, consistent with district training.
• Facilitate restorative conversations and reflection activities to help students understand the impact of their actions.
• Support students in practicing coping and self-regulation strategies to prepare for their return to class.
• Monitor and support students' completion of assigned coursework; coordinate with classroom teachers to obtain and return assignments.
• Communicate with administration, social workers, counselors, and teachers to align supervision with students' 504 Plans, IEPs, or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Maintain accurate, objective daily logs of student attendance, behavior, and progress in accordance with district recordkeeping procedures.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (325 ILCS 5) and district mandated-reporter procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, or 60 semester hours of certified college credit, required.
• Minimum age 21.
• Current CPI certification, or ability to obtain within the district's required timeframe.
• Commitment to a restorative, growth-oriented approach to student discipline and accountability.

Working Conditions

Requires frequent walking, standing, and sitting; must be able to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment; requires the ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; may require occasional evening or weekend hours for school events or emergencies.

Benefits and Salary:

$25.00/hr no benefits