Specialized Education Assistant

Shelby County Schools; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is on the lookout for dynamic educational champions to help transform the learning experience for over 110,000 students. This role emphasizes the importance of courageous thinking, problem-solving, and team leadership to create a positive impact in the community. The ideal candidates will be passionate about education and committed to fostering a supportive environment that empowers students to thrive. If you are ready to make a difference and lead with innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree required.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives with individual students or small groups.
• Maintain a well-organized learning environment for students.

Skills

Courageous Thinking

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Data-Informed Decision Making

Education

Associate’s degree

48 semester hours of college

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Purpose and Scope

OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Performs specialized work to assist the teacher in the achievement of teaching objectives while working with individual students or small groups for the improvement of skills and for an increase in student learning. The position is responsible for working with students to reinforce the learning of skills introduced by the teacher; guiding independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work designed and assigned by the teacher; and helping maintain a well-organized, smoothly functioning learning environment in which students can benefit fully from the program of instruction and available resources. This position works under direct supervision according to set procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours), or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test and one (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred. Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.

Additional Job Details

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE: MSCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MSCS provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.