In-School Suspension Assistant - Memphis Shelby County Schools

MEMPHIS, TN

About the Job

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

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for the coordination of instructional activities with classroom teachers of students referred to in-school suspension.

Monitors students regular academic work while in in-school suspension.

Works with other team members to implement procedures to assist students in the development of techniques to control and express anger constructively encourage positive student behavior, and promote safety in the school.

Must keep accurate documentation and records in regards to student data.

Works in coordination with S-Teams.

Provides tutorial assistance to students assigned to in-school suspension.

Assigns and oversees special assignments related to the students' infractions.

Works collaboratively with school and district team members to meet the academic, effective, and behavioral needs of students.

Monitors student progress following the student's return to the regular classroom.

Contacts parents regarding students' conduct and provides parents with appropriate behavior modification plans.

Participates in school and district training.

Contacts students assigned to in-school suspension to ensure they are in attendance thus preventing a negative effect on ADA.

Has internal contact with educational staff at school locations including classroom teachers, S-teams, counselors and district staff as needed.

Has external contact with parents and community agencies as needed.

High level of student information confidentiality.

Works a regular school year based on immediate needs of the school and student needs.

Works student contact days.

Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.

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) from an, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test. Also requires two (2) years of experience working with urban and/or disadvantaged youth. Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid. (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.

Source : Memphis Shelby County Schools

In-School Suspension Assistant - Memphis Shelby County Schools

MEMPHIS, TN

About the Job

Purpose and Scope

Essential Job Functions

Minimum Qualifications

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