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:

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.

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s Degree in Social Science, Education or a related area plus an additional two (2) years related experience working with at-risk youth, juvenile justice and/or Career Readiness education for a total education/experience of four (4) years. Valid state driver's license required. Bachelor’s degree in Social Science area, Education or related area preferred.

Degree Equivalency Formula:

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

Master’s Degree= 6 years plus required years of experience.