ISS Supervisor-Gen Ed Associate Elementary 26-27

Fort Madison Community School District; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Paid personal/sick leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Fort Madison Community School District is seeking an In-School Suspension Supervisor to support a structured learning environment for students on ISS. You will supervise during suspension periods, enforce rules, and help students stay engaged with classwork.

You will work with administrators, teachers and support staff to ensure students complete assignments, reflect on behavior, and prepare to return to regular classes. A firm, fair, and respectful approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising students in an educational setting.
• Ability to manage behavior and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Experience documenting attendance, behavior and work completion.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise students in ISS, ensuring a calm, safe environment.
• Enforce policies consistently and fairly during suspension periods.
• Assist students with completing academic work and provide guidance as needed.
• Communicate with teachers, counselors, and administrators about progress.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, behavior, and work completed in ISS.
• Address minor issues promptly and escalate serious concerns to leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and disciplinary matters.
• Promote restorative practices and support reintegration into regular classes.
• Provide behavior support to help students reflect on actions and improve conduct.

Skills

Student supervision

Behavior management

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college coursework

Associates degree

Para certification

NCRC Bronze level

Job description

Hours/Days: 8 Hours Per Day,178 Work Days; Beginning August 17,2026 (Prorated if hired after August 17,2026)

Pay Rate: $12.35 per hour

Reports To: Building Administration

Position Summary:

The In-School Suspension Supervisor supports a positive and structured learning environment for students assigned to in-school suspension (ISS). This role involves supervising students during suspension periods, ensuring compliance with school rules, and facilitating academic engagement while students are temporarily removed from regular classrooms.

The associate works closely with administrators, teachers and support staff to ensure students complete their classwork, reflect on their behavior, and prepare to return to the regular classroom successfully.

The associate should possess the ability to manage student behaviors in a firm, fair and respectful manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and supervise students assigned to ISS, maintaining an orderly calm, respectful, and safe environment
• Enforce school policies and behavioral expectations consistently and fairly
• Assist students with completing assigned academic work, providing support or guidance as needed
• Communicate effectively with teachers, counselors, and administrators regarding student behavior and progress
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, behavior, and work completion during ISSAddress minor behavioral issues promptly while escalating serious concerns to the appropriate staff. Report serious behavior issues or violations to building administration
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and disciplinary matters
• Collaborate with school staff to promote restorative practices and support student reintegration into regular classes
• Provide behavior support and guidance to students, helping them reflect on actions and improve conduct while encouraging positive decision making.

Requirements But Not Limited To:

• Establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of the work
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, families and others
• Mandatory CPI training
• Attend work regularly and promptly-FMCSD attendance expectation for staff is 95%
• Includes before/after school ISS responsibilities
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students by executing school emergency procedures and protocols effectively during drills and real emergencies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum-High school diploma or GED; plus

The qualified applicant must meet a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness).

The qualified applicant must also have one of the following:

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an Associates (or higher) degree; or
• Obtained voluntary Para certification through the Board of Educational Examiners; or
• Obtained an NCRC (National Career Readiness Certificate, Bronze Level)

Qualified applicants are required to complete the NCRC before starting in the school district if one of the above is not already met. Proof of above will be required during the hiring process.

Benefits:

This position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes IPERS, paid personal/sick leave and medical/dental/vision insurance.

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Fort Madison Community School District requires background check to be completed before hiring.