ISS Coordinator

East Otero School District No; La Junta (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East Otero School District No is seeking an ISS Coordinator to supervise students in the in-school suspension program and collaborate with building administration, teachers, counselors, and families to ensure academic engagement during suspension.

The role focuses on maintaining a safe, structured environment, communicating expectations, and supporting students as they complete assignments and work toward returning to the regular classroom setting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the in-school suspension program.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, respectful, and structured environment.
• Communicate behavioral expectations and program guidelines to students.
• Monitor student behavior and address minor disruptions.
• Document attendance, behavior concerns, incidents, and interventions.
• Coordinate with teachers to obtain assignments and provide updates on student progress.
• Help students complete assignments and reflect on behavior.
• Support students as they prepare to return to the regular classroom.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organization

Student relations

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Department : Building

Reports To : Building Principal

SUMMARY

The In-School Suspension (ISS) Coordinator is responsible for supervising and supporting students assigned to in-school suspension due to disciplinary infractions. The coordinator maintains a safe, structured, and productive learning environment while helping students remain academically engaged and develop positive behavior, accountability, and decision-making skills.

The ISS Coordinator works collaboratively with school administrators, teachers, counselors, parents or guardians, and other student support personnel to ensure students complete assigned academic work, understand behavioral expectations, and successfully transition back to the regular classroom environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

• Supervise students assigned to the in-school suspension program throughout the assigned school day.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, respectful, and structured environment consistent with school and district policies.
• Communicate behavioral expectations, classroom procedures, and program guidelines to assigned students.
• Monitor student behavior and address minor disruptions using established school discipline procedures.
• Document student attendance, behavior concerns, incidents, and interventions.
• Refer serious or ongoing behavioral concerns to school administration in accordance with district policy.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding student discipline records and personal information.
• Ensure students have access to and complete assignments provided by their classroom teachers.
• Communicate with teachers regarding missing assignments, instructional materials, and academic expectations.
• Monitor student progress and encourage students to remain engaged in their coursework.
• Provide reasonable academic assistance within the scope of the position.
• Track assignment completion and communicate concerns to teachers and administrators.
• Help students maintain academic progress while serving their assigned suspension.
• Help students reflect on their behavior and understand the impact of their choices.
• Support the development of problem-solving, conflict-resolution, self-regulation, and decision-making skills.
• Facilitate behavior reflection activities and restorative practices when appropriate and authorized.
• Encourage students to take responsibility for their actions and identify strategies for making positive choices.
• Assist students in developing individualized behavior goals or action plans in collaboration with school personnel.
• Support students as they prepare to return to the regular classroom setting.
• Communicate with administrators regarding student conduct, attendance, progress, and concerns.
• Coordinate with classroom teachers to obtain assignments and provide updates on student work completion.
• Assist with parent or guardian communication as directed by school administration.
• Collaborate with school counselors, special education staff, and other support personnel when appropriate.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and student support meetings as assigned.
• Maintain accurate records of student referrals, suspension dates, attendance, assignments, and behavior.
• Follow district procedures for student placement, supervision, documentation, and release from ISS.
• Monitor student transitions into and out of the program.
• Maintain an organized learning environment and ensure instructional materials are available.
• Assist administrators in reviewing program effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and/or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates degree is desired but not required

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Language skills required for this job may include:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or visitors to the district.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Mathematical skills required at all levels include:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Reasoning ability may include:

• Ability to solve practical problems and involving several variables in various situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Other skills and abilities essential and required for this job may include:

• Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or push up to 50 lb.
• Required to use close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND EVALUATION

Terms of employment and evaluation for this job will include:

• A 161 day contract.
• Salary and fringe benefits to be determined by the Board of Education.
• An annual performance evaluation to be completed by the building principal.