Specialized Education Assistant

Shelby County Schools; Memphis, Glendale (TN, MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking passionate educational champions to transform learning for over 110,000 students. This role focuses on assisting teachers in achieving their educational objectives, working closely with students to reinforce skills and maintain a productive learning environment. Ideal candidates will be courageous thinkers, solutions-oriented, and high-performing gamechangers, ready to mobilize teams and overcome barriers to student success. Join a mission-driven organization committed to making a significant impact in the Memphis-Shelby County area and help shape the future of education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in achieving educational objectives with individual students.
• Guide independent study and remedial work as assigned by the teacher.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Team Mobilization

Education

Associate’s Degree

Two years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours)

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 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: SCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SCS provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.