School Suspension Assistant

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 most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are committed to making that possible.

• 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 possibilities, synthesize information, adjust short- and long-term goals, and consistently deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Game changers — leaders who empower an outstanding team, make people-centered, data-informed decisions, and relentlessly remove barriers to student success.

This position is responsible for instructional and behavioral activities for students referred by the school principal or assistant principal for in-school suspension.

Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours). A passing score on the Para Pro Assessment Test is acceptable. Also requires two (2) years of experience working with urban and/or disadvantaged youth. CPR and First Aid certification must be possessed or obtainable. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience;
Master’s Degree = 6 years plus required years of experience.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Administrative

• Education Administration Programs