Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Urban school district raising college readiness

In-School Suspension Assistant

Special Education & Learning SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USA$16 - $22.85In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree, or two years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours), or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test.
Two years of experience working with urban and/or disadvantaged youth.
Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
Must maintain a high level of student information confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Coordinate instructional activities with classroom teachers of students referred to in-school suspension.
Monitor students’ regular academic work while they are in in-school suspension.
Work with team members to implement procedures that help students develop techniques to control and express anger constructively, encourage positive student behavior, and promote school safety.
Keep accurate documentation and records regarding student data.
Work in coordination with S-Teams.
Provide tutorial assistance to students assigned to in-school suspension.
Assign and oversee special assignments related to students’ infractions.
Collaborate with school and district team members to meet the academic, affective, and behavioral needs of students.
Monitor student progress following their return to the regular classroom.
Contact parents regarding students’ conduct and provide parents with appropriate behavior modification plans.
Participate in school and district training.
Contact students assigned to in-school suspension to ensure attendance and prevent a negative effect on ADA.
Maintain internal contact with educational staff at school locations, including classroom teachers, S-Teams, counselors, and district staff as needed.
Maintain external contact with parents and community agencies as needed.
Work a regular school year based on the immediate needs of the school and students.
Work student contact days.
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.

Purpose and Scope

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.

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s degrees must be included.

Compensation: 16 to 22.85 (USD)

About the Company

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Urban school district raising college readiness

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is a large urban school district focused on closing the achievement gap and preparing students for college, careers, and life. It operates by ensuring every classroom has an effective teacher, every school is led by capable administrators, and by applying progressive, data-driven strategies to boost learning outcomes. The district differentiates itself through measurable progress: earning a level 5 growth rating for three years, doubling district-wide math proficiency in three years, and moving I-Zone schools from the bottom 5% to a trajectory toward the top 25% within five years, despite serving a high share of economically disadvantaged students. Its explicit goal for 2025 is that 80% of students be college and career ready, 90% graduate high school, and 100% enroll in post-secondary education.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Memphis, TN
Founded: 1867

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