Specialized Education 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 prepared to contribute from day one as courageous thinkers, solutions-oriented professionals, and high-performing game changers.

• 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 individuals who can synthesize information, adjust short- and long-term goals, and deliver measurable results for kids and families even when doors close.
• High-Performing Game changers who can mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and remove barriers that impede student success.

Performs specialized work to assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives while working with individual students, or small groups, to improve skills and increase student learning. The position reinforces learning introduced by the teacher; guides independent study, enrichment, and remedial work designated by the teacher; and helps maintain a well-organized, smoothly functioning learning environment for students to benefit from the program and resources.

This position works under direct supervision according to established procedures.

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 Para Pro 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.

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.