Job Description

JobID: 2423

Position Type:

Support Staff/ISS Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

12/5/2025

Location:

Junior High

Date Available:

26/27 School Year

OZARK R-VI SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: ISS Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have:

1. Substitute Certification or Teaching Certification

2. Ability to communicate effectively

3. Classroom Management Skills

4. Basic Technological Skills

REPORTS TO: Building Principal(s)

JOB GOAL: To collaborate with the building-level principal(s) in developing and implementing a successful In-School Suspension environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide a quiet and structured environment and limited academic assistance to students in an in-school suspension setting.

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Implements an In-School Suspension environment for students who have been assigned time away from classroom instruction as a consequence for violating a school policy.

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Provide a quiet and structured environment and limited academic assistance to ISS students.

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Monitor the safety, behavior, and productivity of students who are sent to ISS.

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Document attendance and behaviors of ISS and recovery students.

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Follow the Individual Behavior Plans of ISS and recovery students and record necessary documentation as stated in each plan.

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Handle behavior issues and confidential student information in a professional manner.

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Coordinates with classroom teachers about academic work that students are assigned while in ISS.

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Implements established behavior plans, character education, and social stories that address specific behavior issues.

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Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with administration, students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.

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Models professional and ethical standards as directed in board policy when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the community.

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Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and school staff.

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Participates in training opportunities as established by building principal(s).

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Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: following meeting protocols, honoring schedules, and meeting collaborative assignment deadlines.

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Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and provide specific physical intervention when required. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months (At-Will) as per board policy GDBDA

TYPE OF POSITION: NonExempt

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually by Building Principal(s)

APPROVED BY SCHOOL BOARD: Pending Board Approval