Specialized Education Assistant

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

This position works under direct supervision according to set procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provides instructional support to students in varied classroom settings (i.e., whole group, small group, and individual).
2. Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
3. Guides students in independent study (e.g., enrichment work, remedial work, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student success.
4. Attends required weeklong literacy intensive training to build specialized knowledge.
5. Attends required yearlong foundational skills training to build specialized knowledge of reading science and curriculum alignment.
6. Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
7. Monitors assignments as students work and provides opportunities for immediate reteaching/reinforcing when misunderstandings of an assignment are detected.
8. Reinforces all knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.
9. Reviews skills and assignments with students who have been absent and missed class work.
10. Consults frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to reading instruction using the progress-monitoring instrument as a base.
11. Assists in preparing lesson plans, instructional materials, and other learning activities; operates and maintains equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes; utilizes technology to assist teachers and support students.
12. Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
13. Attends staff meetings as required; participates in in-service training programs; keeps abreast of developments in areas of assignment.
14. Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials.
15. Assists in the general supervision of students in the halls, restrooms, playgrounds, or any other area of the school campus.
16. Encourages parent/community involvement in the instructional progress.
17. Follows directions of the principal, assistant principal and classroom teacher.
18. Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of supporting student academic achievement.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.