ISS Instructional Assistant

Discovery Middle; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Middle, Madison, Alabama, seeks an ISS Instructional Assistant to support students under in‑school suspension, assist teachers, and promote positive behavior. The role reports to the Principal or an administrator and requires basic computer skills, strong communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree or higher is preferred, and experience with school‑age children is valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• Experience with school-age children preferred.
• Alternate qualifications may be considered per the Board.

Responsibilities

• Notifies classroom teachers of each student's scheduled placement in ISS.
• Requests assignments and materials needed for each student to complete tasks.
• Provides instructional assistance and encouragement to students to complete work.
• Organizes each student's work and returns it to the classroom teacher for evaluation.
• Maintains a standard of student behavior to support a positive learning environment.
• Communicates with teachers and administrators to assess student needs.
• Adheres to district rules, policies, and state/federal regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of student performance and records.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate Degree or higher preferred

Job description

ISS Instructional Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5916374

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Goal: To assist students with their academic responsibilities and encourage positive behavior modifications while assigned to in‑school suspension.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate Degree or higher preferred
• Experience in working with school age children preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Reports To:Principal or designated administrator

Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5 ) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks must not be more than 10 years old. A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools, regardless of the recency of the ABI and FBI background checks.

Student Safety & Security:Madison City Schools prioritizes a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment. Employees are expected to model professional conduct, maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with students, use district-approved channels for communications, and avoid interactions that could be perceived as favoritism, grooming, or undue familiarity. Staff must promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities as required by Alabama law. Compliance with these expectations is a condition of employment.

Required knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Basic knowledge, skills, and ability to operate computer programs and related technology.
• Basic knowledge of classroom management.
• Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators in support of instruction.
• Physical dexterity, mobility, and strength to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the school system's rules and policies, administrative procedures, and state and federal rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Notifies classroom teachers of each student(s) scheduled placement in ISS.
• Requests assignments and materials necessary for each student to complete required academic tasks.
• Provides instructional assistance and encouragement to students to complete their assignments.
• Collects the work to be completed by each student while assigned to ISS for distribution.
• Provides each student with assigned tasks and offers individualized instruction as necessary.
• Organizes each student's work and returns it to the classroom teacher for evaluation.
• Establishes and maintains a standard of student behavior to support a positive and productive learning experience.
• Confers with students individually and/ or in groups to modify unacceptable behavior and emphasize positive skills.
• Effectively communicates to students the rules specific to In‑School Suspension.
• Maintains files on each student assigned to In‑School Suspension.
• Exhibits positive human relations skills.
• Communicates with teachers and administrators to best evaluate each student's academic and behavioral needs.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
• Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Maintains confidentiality with regard to student performance and records.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Attends and participates in staff development and training sessions.
• Clarifies the purpose, goals, and policies of the In‑School Suspension Program for teachers, parents, and students.
• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.
• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment: 187 days/8 hrs. (full year)

Evaluation: According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

Salary:According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year). Up to 10 years experience will be counted for new employees who provide documentation of full-time experience in the area of concentration.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr Kate Wade , Principal
• Discovery Middle
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]