AMVETS Jobs

Hours: 40 hours per week;1400hours per year

175 days

Benefits: BCBS Health and Dental Insurance

Flex Plan option

Holidays - 6 per year

Sick Leave - 10 days front loaded for the first year, year 2 and beyond, you will earn 1 day per month moving forward (9 per full school year)

Long Term Disability

Retirement through the Nebraska Public Employees System

Employee Option to Purchase: Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Identity Protection, Short Term Disability, and Permanent Life with LTC.

OVERALL JOB DESCRIPTION:

The ISS coordinator will be the primary monitor of the schools in-school suspension room. This individual will work with students to support their academic needs during the time that they are in the in-school suspension room. The Coordinator will work in close partnership with the building administration to develop an organizational process for managing the placement of students, communicating with teachers, and coordinating work completion. In the event that there are no students assigned to the ISS room, the coordinator will complete other general safety and supervision tasks as directed by the building administration. This may include tasks such as: Monitoring other student work completion, supervising the hallways and lunchroom, filling in for classroom para support as needed, delivering passes and calling students to the office, monitoring door locks, and supervising the general building and grounds to check for safety issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous experience in working with students in an academic or behavioral setting.
2. Ability to support building needs by supporting and monitoring students in the ISS room.
3. Ability to analyze and determine academic and behavior needs for students based upon grades in classes and work completion.
4. Ability to work with the school staff to implement academic and behavior strategies.
5. Strong understanding of de-escalation strategies and techniques.
6. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
7. Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
8. Ability to engage and work with diverse cultural groups.
9. Ability to organize and manage the flow of academic work and assignments between students and staff members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Include, but are not limited to)

1. Oversee the general functioning of the schools in-school suspension room.
2. Gather and monitor the completion of academic work of students who are assigned to the ISS room.
3. Partner with building administration to develop an organizational system for completing student school work and returning it in a timely manner.
4. Successfully maintain data regarding student attendance, performance, and work completion while the student is in the ISS room.
5. Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and teachers in regard to student work completion and behavior in the ISS room.
6. Check-in with teachers to determine what work needs to be completed by the student.
7. Supporting students in general questions regarding work completion.
8. Establish a positive environment of respect in the ISS room while monitoring student behavior to ensure that students are safe and supported.
9. Develop appropriate professional rapport with students.
10. Perform other duties as directed by the building principal when/if there are no students assigned to the ISS room. These may include but are not limited to:
    1. Delivering passes to students or calling them to the office as needed.
    2. Monitoring the building grounds for safety concerns such as identifying doors that are propped open.
    3. Monitoring hallways traffic and checking restrooms and other locations for safety concerns.
    4. Supervising students in the hallways or lunchroom.
    5. Answering phones or generally supporting offi e staff as needed.
    6. Helping support teachers in the classroom or filling in as a para professional as needed.

NOTE! All responsibilities will be coordinated with other district professionals working with students regarding behavioral, social/emotional, and/or mental health issues. Job duties may be modified based on the whole teams division of duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Never Occasional Frequent Constant

0% 1-32% 33-66% 67%+

1. Standing x
2. Walking x
3. Sitting x
4. Bending/Stooping x
5. Reaching/Pushing/Pulling x
6. Climbing x
7. Driving x
8. Liftinglbs. Max x
9. CarryingFt. x
10. Manual Dexterity Tasks: SedentaryLightMedium Heavy Very Heavy

Specifically: Copier, Computer, Telephone, and Typewriter

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Inside/Outside: Both
2. Climatic Environment: Air conditioned/heated buildings; all weather extremes.
3. Hazards:

At Will Employment: Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, nationalor ethnicorigin, sex, age,veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy,childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.

The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis ofsex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national orethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirthor related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity,or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX, Title II, Title VI and Section 504-

Melissa Herrmann, Director ofhuman Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24thStreet

Kearney, NE 68845

308-698-8011

melherrmann@kearneycats.com

Primary Location District Salary Range $20.44 / Per Hour Shift Type Full-Time

Job Contact Information

Name

Rebecca Noetzelman