What are the responsibilities and job description for the ISS Coordinator position at Mooresville Graded School District?
In-School Suspension (ISS) Coordinator
Qualifications: High School Diploma, Associates Degree preferred.
Special Considerations: The position is responsible for providing a supervised and structured environment for students assigned to the in-school suspension program within a school. The position works with classroom teachers to coordinate the academic activities of suspended students and provides assistance to students in completing the assigned work. Position monitors students and maintains a safe and orderly environment within the in-school suspension classroom
Reports to: School Administration (Principal and Assistant Principals)
Supervises: All students within the school environment.
Purpose of Position:
- To assist in creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom environment where every student has a sense of belonging and is challenged to think critically about real-world issues as it relates to the NC Essential Standards within the Common Core Curriculum.
- To assist in ensuring that students are provided the equal opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to be promoted to the next grade level and earn a high school diploma.
- To establish healthy and appropriate relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the community in order to facilitate success for all students.
- To stay abreast of current trends in education to best meet the needs of all students and prepare them for a successful future in an ever-evolving technological world.
Responsibilities, Duties, & Expectations:
- Enforces adherence to established rules and regulations of the in-school suspension program and creates an effective climate for learning.
- Serves as a liaison between the classroom teacher and students assigned to the program to obtain and return the student’s daily class work and homework.
- Assists students assigned to the program with completing their regular classroom assignments.
- Assigns additional work as needed that is pertinent to the offense that resulted in being assigned to in-school suspension.
- Communicates appropriate behavior, school rules, and regulations to students in the program; and explains to students the reasons for suspension and its impact on their education.
- Guides and encourages students to develop a positive attitude toward learning.
- Monitors students who have been assigned to in-school suspension and reviews student progress.
- Communicates with parents and classroom teachers regarding student behavior and progress.
- Reports inappropriate behavior by students to the appropriate administrator.
- Escorts students during break/lunch periods and monitors hallways.
- Maintains daily attendance and other records of students assigned to the program.
- Reports the effectiveness of the program to the school administrative staff and makes suggestions for improvement.
- Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
- Participates in appropriate training and meetings, as assigned
- Alerts the teacher(s) or Administrator(s) to any problems or special information about individual students
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the school administration
Evaluation and Measurement of Performance: Classified Evaluation Form – Instructional Staff
Term of Employment: Ten Months; full benefits package offered with full-time employment.
