Instructional Assistant - Alternative Learning / In School Suspension (Anticipated)

Instructional Assistant•Alternative Learning / In School Suspension (Anticipated) Springfield School District

SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

•Springfield, Vermont This job is also posted in Springfield School District•VT Job Details

Job ID:

5684955

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 19, 2026 Job Description An Alternative Learning Room/ InSchool Suspension (ISS) teacher oversees students removed from regular classrooms, ensuring they complete academic work in a structured environment. Key duties include monitoring behavior, assisting with schoolwork, maintaining attendance, enforcing school policies, and facilitating behavior reflection to minimize future disruptions. Responsibilities

Supervision:

Maintain a quiet, disciplined, and productive atmosphere, monitoring students in the ISS room.

Academic Support:

Ensure students work on assignments from their teachers, providing assistance where possible and encouraging academic progress.

Behavioral Management:

Implement behavior plans, help students reflect on their actions, and mediate disputes, often mentoring students on better choices.

Liaison Duties:

Act as a liaison between teachers, administration, and students, collecting work, returning completed assignments, and updating staff on student progress.

Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate daily records of attendance, behavior, and academic work completed, often tracking this data for administrative review. Serve as an alternative space for students that are not able to access their education in the regular classroom setting Other duties as assigned by administration

Qualifications:

Skills:

Strong communication skills, classroom management skills, and patience.

Attributes:

Ability to be firm but fair, de-escalate conflicts, and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred:

Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques or crisis intervention training Restorative practice training a plus but not required Reports to and works directly with the Assistant Principal

Position Type:

School Year•Plus (185)

Salary:

$24.42 to $25.68 Per Hour