Teaching Assistant: High School/ISS

Frontier Central School District; Town of Hamburg (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Central School District is seeking an In-School Suspension (ISS) Teaching Assistant to provide academic and behavioral support while students complete assigned work. The role works with the Assistant Principal, teachers, counselors, and support staff to keep students engaged and progressing academically during disciplinary assignments.

The successful candidate will help students with coursework, reinforce teacher instruction, and maintain a structured, supportive environment that

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Experience supporting MTSS-based accountability lessons is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students assigned to In-School Suspension.
• Reinforce lessons and assignments provided by classroom teachers.
• Assist students with academic tasks and monitor completion of coursework.
• Facilitate MTSS-based accountability lessons focused on reflection, decision-making, self-regulation, and behavioral growth.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal and teachers to coordinate instruction and student support.
• Maintain a structured learning environment that promotes appropriate behavior and engagement.
• Monitor student engagement and communicate concerns and progress to staff.
• Support the implementation of behavioral and academic interventions within MTSS.
• Maintain attendance records and documentation on behavior and progress as needed.
• Foster positive relationships with students and assist with reintegration into regular classes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication with students

Job description

In-School Suspension (ISS) TeachingAssistant

The In-School Suspension (ISS) Teacher Assistant provides academic and behavioral support to students who have been temporarily removed from the classroom due to disciplinary infractions. Working collaboratively with the Assistant Principal, classroom teachers, counselors, and support staff, the ISS Teacher Assistant helps ensure students remain engaged in meaningful academic work while serving their disciplinary assignment.

The successful candidate will assist students with completing coursework, reinforce instruction provided by classroom teachers, and promote a structured, supportive learning environment that encourages accountability and continued academic progress. The ISS Teacher Assistant will coordinate with departmental teachers to obtain assignments, monitor student work completion, and communicate student progress as needed. In addition to supporting students with their regular coursework, the ISS Teacher Assistant will facilitate and assist students in completing MTSS-based accountability lessons designed to promote reflection, skill development, and positive behavioral growth.

Candidates should possess knowledge of child and adolescent development, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students while maintaining high behavioral expectations. Familiarity with the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework and strategies for supporting students with academic and behavioral needs is preferred.

Examples of Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students assigned to In-School Suspension.
• Reinforce lessons and assignments provided by classroom teachers.
• Assist students with academic tasks and monitor completion of coursework.
• Facilitate and support student completion of MTSS-based accountability lessons focused on reflection, decision-making, self-regulation, and behavioral growth.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal and teachers to coordinate instruction and student support.
• Maintain a structured learning environment that promotes appropriate behavior, accountability, and student engagement.
• Monitor student engagement and communicate concerns, progress, and successes to appropriate staff members.
• Support the implementation of behavioral and academic interventions consistent with the MTSS framework.
• Maintain accurate attendance records as well as documentation regarding behavior, lesson completion, and academic progress as needed.
• Foster positive relationships with students while encouraging responsible decision-making and successful reintegration into the classroom environment.