POSITION TITLE:             Teacher - Suspended Student Classroom (SSC)

FLSA:                                Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:           Must hold any content certification for grades 6-8

REPORTS TO:                    Building Principals

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Supervise and monitor students assigned to the Suspended Student Classroom program.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Applicant should have knowledge of school and classroom rules, procedures and practices.
• Applicant must have the ability to interpret and establish appropriate rules, methods and techniques in maintaining a disciplined academic environment.
• Applicant must have strong interpersonal skills and patience.
• Applicant must have experience working with students and knowledge of conflict resolution techniques is strongly encouraged.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide supervision for students who are assigned to the Suspended Student Classroom.
• Take daily attendance.
• Review SSC policies, procedures and student expectations with students daily.
• Work with students and or other staff members on issues such as behavior management and the prevention of undesirable behaviors that resulted in students being assigned to SSC.
• Engage the students in differentiated learning experiences for the range of skill levels and developmental needs found in the classroom, managing, when appropriate, multiple instructional activities simultaneously.
• Monitor the pacing of instruction and budget class time efficiently by providing clear directions, outlining expectations, and effectively bringing to closure instructional experiences.
• Monitor all SSC assignments; provide encouragement and feedback to students, monitor tests, computer work and provide instructional assistance as appropriate.
• Facilitate and communicate coursework with teachers.
• Facilitate and arrange delivery of student lunches when necessary.
• Refer behavior problems to Assistant Principals.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Teacher Certification: Any content 6-8 / SPED certification is preferred but not required
• Operating knowledge of computers
• Experience in working with middle school age children
• Must be able to handle and react to potential student misbehavior and take appropriate action

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:   

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education (e.g. instructional technology).

 

Contact Information:
Human Resources
315 E Dunklin Street
Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with the district are hereby notified that the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.