Learning Support Specialist — Reading & Skills Coach

Memphis Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Shelby County Schools is seeking an instructional support assistant to work with students under direct supervision to reinforce teacher-led lessons and support individual and small-group learning. The role emphasizes facilitating independent study and enrichment tasks to boost student achievement.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree or 48 semester hours and may possess a ParaPro certification; prior experience with children in education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 semester hours required.
• Passing ParaPro Assessment Test preferred.
• 1 year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students in whole, small, and individual settings.
• Assist students with lesson assignments to reinforce concepts.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work as directed by the teacher.
• Attend literacy intensive and foundational skills trainings as required.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and using classroom technology.

Skills

Student support

Classroom support

Education

Associate degree or 48 semester hours

Job description

Memphis Shelby County Schools is seeking an instructional support assistant to work with students under direct supervision to reinforce teacher-led lessons and support individual and small-group learning. The role emphasizes facilitating independent study and enrichment tasks to boost student achievement.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree or 48 semester hours and may possess a ParaPro certification; prior experience with children in education is preferred.