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   Reporting to the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent of Schools will oversee a network of schools, principal supervisors, central office department personnel, and principals. This role is pivotal to maximizing the performance of educational leaders, operational efficiency of campuses, and academic improvement of students across multiple grade levels and performance bands. The position requires a strong instructional foundation, experience with successfully elevating multiple campuses evidenced by measurable results.

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    Reporting to the Superintendent, the School Transformation Officer will oversee the Office of Education Transformation to realize the goal of elevating the District’s high-opportunity schools to the next level by the year 2025. This role is pivotal to maximizing the performance of educational leaders, strengthening professional learning, and moving schools from good to great. The Officer will oversee several networks of schools, central office and school-based leaders, and special initiatives to improve attendance, literacy, family engagement, and graduation rates.    

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    The purpose of a Project Manager for the Superintendent is to collaborate closely in overseeing and managing the special projects of the office. The Project Manager works in tandem with the Superintendent and Special Assistant to the Superintendent to ensure effective planning, execution, and completion of projects. Their role involves coordinating board meeting agendas, researching policy, facilitating key communication across the district community, and managing special initiatives created by the Superintendent: Superintendent's VIP tours, central office CHAMPs, Barber Shop Talk, Legacy Builders, etc.

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. PURPOSE AND SCOPE The Executive Assistant to the Superintendent is integral to the daily operations of the Office of the Superintendent and the District as a whole. Since the Executive Assistant is often the first contact for the Superintendent, it is critical that this person understands and supports the district’s mission and values. The Executive Assistant provides a high level of support to the Superintendent by anticipating the Superintendent’s needs and using independent judgment and initiative. A key component of this position is managing the Superintendent’s time and providing detailed preparation for meetings, projects, events, and travel. The Executive Assistant reports to the Special Assistant to the Superintendent and works closely with all departments in a highly collaborative setting. This position requires a high level of confidentiality, dependability, punctuality, critical thinking skills, and positive energy at all times.    

Performs as an instructional specialist in selected schools to increase effectiveness of on-site instructional programs, to improve utilization of instructional materials, to promote development, implementation and coordination of the school's instructional goals.

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct health care services to students under the direction of a RN. The Licensed Practical Nurse will administer medication and medical treatment prescribed by the physician. The Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner.      

Supervises the day to day operations of the Summer Learning Academy to ensure quality instruction and the safety of the staff and students. Communicates behavior expectations and consequences of action to staff, students and parents. Administers discipline when necessary to correct disruptive behavior. Oversees the opening and closing of Summer Learning Academy. Ensures compliance with all state, district, and Summer Learning Academy policies and procedures. Ensures all state and district documents are submitted on time.

The essential function of the position within the organization, under the supervision of a Supervising School Psychologist, is to participate in the facilitation of the Student Support Process by providing diagnostic, consultative, prevention, and intervention services on behalf of students in preparation for independent functioning as a school psychologist. The intern receives direct supervision in the practice of administering and interpreting a wide range of diagnostic psycho-educational assessment instruments. The intern will become familiar with a three-tiered prevention and intervention model of service delivery and will become knowledgeable of a range of behavioral and academic intervention strategies for consultation with teachers and direct service to students. The intern will become proficient in completing student evaluation reports in a timely manner, utilizing data systems, and establishing cooperative working relationships.

To provide direct services for assigned schools; assist in the intervention process as a member of the Student Support Team; perform individual psychological observations, evaluations, and assessment for referred students; explain the results of these evaluations to parents and other team members; participate in implementation of Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI2); provide consultation to educational staff; and promote compliance with state and federal regulations. The School Psychologist applies knowledge of psychology, education, and child development to provide competent and ethical services consistent with standards established by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Provides and builds a sustainable model for career exploration and readiness for juvenile justice youth. Evaluates participants’ needs,prepares and implements plans to assist in addressing behavioral, social, psychological and career readiness issues. Provides individual and group counseling and consultations with teachers and other professionals. Maintains accurate and complete case records.

Provides professional instructions designed to provide academic, social, physical, and skills development in special classes for at-risk students in specific grades/subject areas to enable the students to graduate from high school on-time.

The essential function of the position within the organization is to provide counseling and guidance to students with alcohol and drug use/abuse problems. The position is responsible for conducting diagnostic student assessments, providing individual and group counseling, working as a team member to ensure optimal academic and social achievement for students, maintaining case files, and performing related work as required.

Manages Project Graduation part-time site staff, project budget, and other administrative duties for the students enrolled in the program.  The position is responsible for directing all daily operations of the Project Graduation site location, ensuring adherence to District policies, regulations and goals.