Paraprofessional, In-School Suspension (ISS) Monitor (Temporary)

Fruita Middle School$16.77 - $16.77 / hourPosted 1 weeks ago

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Job Description

Job Title: Paraprofessional, In-School Suspension (ISS) Monitor
Pay Program: Support Staff, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $16.77
Work Year: Varies
Reports to: Building Leader
Direct Reports: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Temporary for the 2026/27 School Year. This is a variable hour assignment, expected to average approximately 6 hours per day, Monday - Thursday, as funding allows.

Summary
Operating under the direction of the Building Leader, this position supervises students assigned to in-school suspension (ISS) or intervention, ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment. This position reinforces school expectations, monitors attendance and behavior, assists students with academic work, and supports social-emotional and restorative practices that promote positive decision-making and successful reentry into the classroom. The role also provides intervention support, collaborates with staff, and contributes to school-wide MTSS and behavior support systems.

Essential Responsibilities - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility 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. Frequency of responsibility, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

Job Responsibility Description

1. In-School Suspension (ISS) Supervision and Behavior Support

Supervise students assigned to ISS or other disciplinary settings, ensuring a calm, structured environment.
Monitor student attendance, participation, conduct, and completion of assigned work.
Assist students with schoolwork as requested by teachers to support academic engagement.
Guide students in developing positive decision-making and replacement behaviors.
Support restorative conversations or reflection activities as directed by administration.

2. Academic Intervention Support

Reinforce the teacher's expectations by coaching and guiding students through assigned work.
Communicate observations to the teacher regarding student participation, progress, and effectiveness of instructional programs.

3. Social-Emotional and Restorative Support

Assist staff in providing social-emotional skill building for students in intervention or ISS.
Support restorative justice practices by helping students reflect, repair harm, and rejoin class successfully.
Model and reinforce D51 Social Emotional Learning practices and positive behavior supports.

4. Supervision, Monitoring, and Documentation

Monitor students in hallways, lunchrooms, common areas, and school grounds as assigned.
Communicate with administrators, teachers, and counselors regarding discipline, attendance, and student needs.
Maintain required documentation such as attendance logs, incident notes, or behavior data.
Contact parents regarding attendance concerns, as directed by administration.

5. Other Duties

Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, IEP meetings, and other building-level professional development activities as assigned.
Attend and assist with school functions, field trips, off-site tours, and special projects as assigned.
Additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed/requested.

Education and Experience
Acceptable demonstration of acceptable education and/or experience will be at the sole discretion of the District

High school diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree, completion of at least 48 semester hours of college coursework, or a passing score on the WorkKeys assessment (or other approved assessment) required for Title I schools
Two years of experience working with children or students required
Experience supporting students with behavioral needs or in academic intervention settings preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) language skills required when assigned to a bilingual program

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

Criminal background check required for hire
Valid Colorado driver's license or valid Colorado identification required
Ability to obtain and maintain required district trainings (e.g., restraint training, first aid/CPR if assigned)
Quality Behavior Solutions certification (QBS) must be obtained within 60 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

School and classroom expectations, behavioral supports, and restorative practices.
Social-emotional learning practices, de-escalation strategies, and positive behavior interventions.
Student supervision and safety procedures in a school environment.
Ability to be adaptable and flexible with collaborative critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Supervising students in structured and unstructured settings (ISS, hallways, lunchroom, intervention).
Redirecting behavior, facilitating reflection, and reinforcing replacement behaviors.
Supporting students with assigned academic work and clarifying instructions from teachers.
Building positive, professional relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Strong customer service skills, with the ability to provide support in a professional and approachable manner
Commitment to handling sensitive and confidential information with the highest ethical standards
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff and various stakeholders
Ability to lead, communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Ability to follow applicable federal, state, local laws and Board of Education policies, in addition to building and department procedures
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
Strong ability to use de-escalation techniques and to defuse stressful and possibly volatile situations
Ability to work independently as needed with minimal direction and/or supervision
Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions in a timely manner
Basic operating knowledge of computers, district-approved devices, and common educational technology tools.
Ability to use email, word processing, spreadsheets, and other standard office software.
Ability to operate typical office equipment such as copiers, printers, and telephones.