Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
6/15/2026
Location:
HARDIN-JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for ensuring that students that are placed in the In-School Suspension Program work on study habits, classroom behavior skills, and a positive self image. This position is also responsible for coordinating student receipt and completion/progress of classroom assignments and activities.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Coordinates, provides, and supervises instructional and behavioral activities for students assigned to ISS (In School Suspension) in-person environment.
- Coordinates assignments and activities with classroom teachers of referred students; provides tutorial assistance as needed and monitors student's class work while in ISS.
- Assists students in examining misbehavior and developing strategies to prevent reoccurrences.
- Works with other school personnel to assist students in the development of techniques to control and express anger constructively, encourage positive student behavior, and promote safety in the school.
- Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
- Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies.
- When in a school-based learning environment, monitors students' movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas and cafeteria
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children.
Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development.
Computer proficiency and ability to work effectively in a learning environment.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person learning environments
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and decision making skills.
Flexible and can de-escalate potentially controversial situations.
Can work independently and in a team setting.
Attention to detail and organized.