Job Description

In School Suspension Monitor

Purpose Statement
The job of In School Suspension Monitor is done for the purpose/s of improving student success in academics and behavior; adapting classroom activities, assignments and/or materials; implementing lesson plans; assisting students in achievement of learning outcomes; ensuring compliance of programmatic activities; monitoring and assessing student progress; and reporting student learning outcomes (SLO's) to supervising teacher.

This job reports to Building Administrator.

Essential Functions

• Attend meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. workshops, division meetings, etc.) for acquiring and conveying information relative to instructional and behavioral support functions.
• Maintain instructional areas (e.g. computer equipment, classroom configuration, etc.) for ensuring availability of items, providing learning materials, providing a safe learning environment, and meeting mandated requirements.
• Perform a variety of academic/learning support processes (e.g. tracking assignments completion and recording attendance, tutoring, etc.) for provided necessary assistance for individual learning.
• Provide instructional and behavioral support in an intervention room setting (e.g. guiding students through academic/learning processes, reviewing and assessing completion of assignments, administering and proctoring tests, providing feed-back, recommending study and testing strategies, answering questions, etc.) for implementing study, testing, critical thinking, and student learning strategies for improving academic and behavioral success.
• Respond to inquiries from a variety of people (e.g. students, instructors, administrators, etc.) for providing necessary information for referral and solving problems.
• Supervise individual and groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. intervention rooms, work/instructional rooms, etc.) for maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including computers and pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; communicating effectively when speaking and writing; solving problems; motivating students; maintaining currency of subject matter including new instructional software; and accommodating student levels of learning and behavioral compliance.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include age and ability appropriate learning activities; ADD related behaviors; health and safety standards; student learning requirements; subject matter, terminology, techniques, equipment and materials used in the assigned instructional area; district policies, procedures and guidelines; and OSHA regulations.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups and individuals, including faculty, staff and students; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; implementing learning and behavioral processes and activities; using sound judgement based on appropriate developmental levels; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40%
sitting, 25% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: Successful completion of 48 college hours or ability to pass a state approved assessment within 90 days of employment is required.

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade
Non-Exempt Will range from: $19.01-$20.01

Notice of Nondiscrimination
Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Personnel Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000.