Paraprofessional: In School Suspension - Adrian High School

Adrian Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Adrian Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional – In School Suspension at Adrian High School. The role involves supervising students reassigned to the in‑school suspension room and assisting with action plans to maintain a safe, positive environment.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and prior experience working with school‑aged children. The position pays $15.50 per hour, Monday–Friday, 7 hours per day, with regular attendance expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working with school aged children.

Responsibilities

• Must have regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Supervises students assigned to the in school suspension room.
• Assists students with stated action plans.
• Communicates with principal, teachers, police liaison and/or social worker.
• Establish and maintain a harmonious atmosphere conducive to learning, including behavior and anger management.
• Maintains accurate records, including logs.
• Compiles and submits reports as required on a daily, weekly, monthly and/or annual basis.
• Alerts principal(s) and/or teachers to any problems or special information about individual students.
• Supervises Saturday School when scheduled.
• Must successfully complete APS required training.
• Must comply with all APS rules, policies and procedures.
• Provide support to other positions as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Other skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Experience with school aged children

Job description

Paraprofessional: In School Suspension - Adrian High School JobID: 776

• Date Posted: 9/15/2026


• Location: Adrian High School

PAY RATE

$15.50/Hr.

DAYS/HOURS

Monday - Friday
7 Hours Per Day

SUMMARY

The Paraprofessional – In-School Suspension is responsible for providing assistance to students who have been suspended from their regular classroom and reassigned to the in school suspension room. The Paraprofessional – In School Suspension supervises children to insure a positive safe environment for children.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Paraprofessional – In School Suspension reports to the Building Principal/Assistant Principal and may receive direction from the teaching staff.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have regular, reliable and punctual attendance.


• Supervises students assigned to the in school suspension room.


• Assists students with stated action plans.


• Communicates with principal, teachers, police liaison and/or social worker.


• Establish and maintain a harmonious atmosphere conducive to learning, including behavior and anger management.


• Maintains accurate records, including logs.


• Compiles and submits reports as required on a daily, weekly, monthly and/or annual basis.


• Alerts principal(s) and/or teachers to any problems or special information about individual students.


• Supervises Saturday School when scheduled.


• Must successfully complete APS required training.


• Must comply with all APS rules, policies and procedures.


• Provide support to other positions as needed.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students assigned to the in school suspension room, is directly responsible for their safety and well-being.
Carrying our responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).


• Previous experience working with school aged children.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit while performing the duties of this job. The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and the ability to read written or typed information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the environment is usually quiet to moderate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Adrian Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in its policies, employment practices and programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, height, weight, marital or familial status, gender, disability, or national origin.