Company Description

KIPP Memphis Public Schools is part of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program), a national network of tuition-free, open-enrollment, public schools that are successful in helping students from educationally underserved communities develop the knowledge, skills, character, and habits needed to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond.    There are currently 280 KIPP schools across the nation serving nearly 120,000 students.   Founded in 2002, KIPP Memphis serves over 1,200 K-12 students in our four North Memphis schools and almost 900 alumni on their journeys to-and-through college with our KIPP Forward Program.

As a leader in providing high quality education for students who need us most, the KIPP Memphis team and family serves as a model of excellence and collaborates with other community organizations to raise the overall quality of education in Memphis. The mission of KIPP Memphis is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Job Description

The ISS Monitor (Reset Room Assistant) ensures students work on study habits, classroom behavior skills, and positive self images. reports to the School Principal and is a member of the Behavior Team. They play a part in ensuring behavior is appropriately managed during the school day to maximize student learning. This position is also responsible for coordinating student receipt and completion/progress of classroom assignments and activities.

• Coordinates, provides, and supervises instructional and behavioral activities for students assigned to ISS (In School Suspension) in-person environment.
• Responsible for supporting the Restorative Practices at the school.
• Coordinates assignments and activities with classroom teachers of referred students; provides tutorial assistance as needed and monitors student’s class work while in ISS.
• Assists students in examining misbehavior and developing strategies to prevent reoccurrences.
• Works with other school personnel to assist students in the development of techniques to control and express anger constructively, encourage positive student behavior, and promote safety in the school.
• Assigns and oversees additional assignments related to student infractions.
• Contacts parents regarding student conduct and behavior modification plans.
• Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations with parents.
• Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
• Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies.
• Assists with distribution of food, supplies, materials, and equipment, including technology.
• When in a school-based learning environment, monitors students’ movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas and cafeteria.
• Assists students with classroom and cafeteria clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient, and safe transition of students from one location to another.
• Engages in professional learning opportunities in-person.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Qualifications

Required:

EDUCATION: 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree, OR two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours), OR a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test and high school diploma required

• At least one year of experience in a comparable role; Experience working with K-12 students in youth development preferred
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive learning environment in which positive appropriate behaviors are maximized and discipline problems are minimized
•  Must have motivational skills to inspire students and serve as a role model
•  Requires excellent communication and problem solving skills
•  Must be able to multi-task and de-escalate conflict situations
•  Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow complex written and oral instructions and handle details
•  Strong interest in working with high-risk youth in the development of self-control and skills for responding adaptively to conflict

Additional Information

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience and credentials. A competitive benefits package will also be offered.

ADA Requirements:

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

• Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
• Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
• Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
• Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
• Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
• Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.
• Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person and various classroom learning environments.

KIPP Memphis is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. KIPP Memphis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

All application information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.