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Specialized Education Assistant

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Memphis (TN)

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USD 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking a Specialized Education Assistant committed to enhancing student learning and supporting educational staff. This position focuses on assisting teachers with instructional objectives, while providing a nurturing environment for student growth. Ideal candidates will have a background in education and be passionate about making a difference in the lives of students.

Qualifications

Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives for students.
Guide independent study and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
Maintain a well-organized and smooth learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours of college

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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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