Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Urban school district raising college readiness

ELP Substitute

Tutoring & Academic SupportPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USA$11.75In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a high school diploma.
Must complete at least 30 hours of professional development each school year.
Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.

Responsibilities

Guide developmentally appropriate activities for PreK–12 students in accordance with Tennessee Department of Education standards for School-Administered Child Care and the public extended-day outline.
Follow applicable district policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, and quality and safety standards; explain them to staff and parents when necessary.
Model understanding of special needs, child growth and development, and age-appropriate activities for PreK–12 students.
Guide groups of children through literacy enrichment, instructional interventions, homework assistance, mealtime, recreational and structured play, and special events.
Observe student behavior and provide appropriate redirection for safety and well-being.
Assist with behavioral objectives, model social and play skills, and work individually with students as needed to support behavioral adjustment in social situations.
Provide instructional support and homework assistance as needed.
Clean and store materials after activities.
Assist students with special needs or requiring additional attention.
Assist with daily living routines and skills, including personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, and self-feeding; assist with physical health needs and adaptive equipment, including lifting students into or out of equipment as necessary.
Perform routine clerical tasks.
Organize and/or participate in assigned special programs or projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.

Desired Qualifications

Childcare experience is preferred.

Purpose and Scope

Works under the direct supervision of the ELP Site Supervisor according to set procedures. Assists in providing age-appropriate instruction and recreational activities for students in the Extended Learning Program (ELP) after-school program for students in PreK –12 at assigned school site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the primary job elements.

Essential Job Functions

Guides a developmentally appropriate program of activities for school-age children in PreK – 12 grades in accordance with the Tennessee State Department of Education standards of School-Administered Child Care (Chapter 0520-12-01) and the public extended day outline.

Follows all applicable District policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, and standards of quality and safety. Explains policies, procedures, laws and regulations to staff and parents when necessary.

Models behaviors that reflect knowledge and understanding of special needs, growth and development patterns of children in PreK - 12 grades and appropriate activities for that age group.

Guides assigned groups of children in activities which may include literacy enrichment, instructional interventions, homework assistance, mealtime, recreational and structured play and special events.

Observes student behavior and provides appropriate redirection for their safety and well-being.

Assists in implementing behavioral objectives. Models appropriate social and play skills. May work with individual students to help them adjust behaviorally in social situations.

Provides instructional support and homework assistance as needed.

Assists in cleaning and storing of materials after completion of activities.

Assists students with special needs and/or in need of special attention.

Provides assistance with daily living routines, skills and concepts including personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, self-feeding. May assist with physical health needs and adjusting special/adaptive equipment for student use. Lifts or assists students in and out of special needs equipment as necessary.

Performs routine clerical tasks as required.

Organizes and/or participates in special programs or projects as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

A program Site Worker shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, and shall meet the minimum qualifications listed below:

Education level

Minimum experience required

High school diploma

Childcare experience preferred

Shall Complete at least thirty (30) hours of professional development each school year.

(PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Compensation: 11.75 to N/A (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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