ISS Program Lead I: School Behavior & Student Support

Portsmouth Public Schools; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Public Schools in Portsmouth, VA seeks an In-School Suspension Officer I to monitor students and maintain school security under the supervision of the principal. The role involves enforcing rules, supporting intervention strategies, and coordinating with teachers and parents to ensure a productive suspension program.

The ideal candidate will handle misconduct reports, develop learning packets across core subjects, and participate in behavior management initiatives while regularly

Responsibilities

• Monitors students assigned to in-school suspension
• Explains expected conduct and achievement
• Assigns and checks student work during suspension periods; reviews progress
• Discusses behavior with students and 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 disturbances involving student behavior
• Gathers and interprets data on ISS students
• Collaborates with teachers to support ISS learning environment
• Understands discipline techniques for adolescents
• Supervises student tasks and parent groups
• Chairs committees on behavior management
• Makes recommendations to principal on behavior and performance
• Maintains ISS program materials and records
• Acts as advisor to school behavior programs
• Sits on Code of Student Conduct Board when requested
• Confers with school personnel on behavior/academic responsibilities
• Submits required reports
• Manages ISS program and attends ISS meetings/conferences
• Keeps current data/records for ISS students
• Maintains confidentiality on student behavior
• Provides continuity across the ISS program citywide
• Assesses culture, child development, social welfare and psychology for urban settings
• Performs related tasks as required

Job description

Portsmouth Public Schools in Portsmouth, VA seeks an In-School Suspension Officer I to monitor students and maintain school security under the supervision of the principal. The role involves enforcing rules, supporting intervention strategies, and coordinating with teachers and parents to ensure a productive suspension program.

The ideal candidate will handle misconduct reports, develop learning packets across core subjects, and participate in behavior management initiatives while regularly