• Job Description

  Req#: 49793

  Purpose and Scope

  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

  Works under the direction of the Memphis- Shelby County Schools Board to perform research and analysis for policy and procedure consideration. This position provides efficient and effective services to the board and develops area expertise in all required areas.

  Essential Job Functions

  Attends all Board Meetings, prepare accurate records of Board and local governmental meetings, and keep abreast of issues and/or legislation that may impact the District.

  Investigates information requests and research questions from board members, staff, and the public.

  Maintains a general understanding of District initiatives, programs, and practices to inform constituent response.

  Listens attentively to understand each constituent’s request, escalates complicated or sensitive calls to the appropriate staff (colleague, specialist, manager, director, Parent Liaison or Central Office leader).

  Serves as an example of MSCS’ customer service expectations by providing a welcoming environment, orderly environment, respectful and responsiveness to constituent concerns, knowledgeable about MSCS policies and reporting structure, and sensitive to the needs of students and their families.

  Conducts careful, systematic research and analysis regarding policy issues.

  In coordination with the General Counsel Office, supports the Board and Administration’s legislative efforts and benchmarking – local, state, and national.

  Uses a variety of research methods, choosing the methods appropriate to a task to gather relevant information in a quick and accurate manner.

  Works collaboratively with the Board Manager to research material pertaining to new and/or proposed local, state, and federal legislative changes to assess the impact on the management and operation of the school district.

  Draws logical conclusions from information gathered and documents the research conducted.

  Provides staff support in varied topic areas and works with assigned board members or designees to clarify drafting requests.

  Informs Board Members of opportunities for community engagement and involvement.

  Supports Board Members in the execution of special events/projects.

  Supports Board Members in preparing external constituent facing communications.

  Prepares and drafts resolutions in a clear, concise, well-organized, and technically correct manner following the established guidelines.

  Advises Board Members on technical matters including processes, rules, and procedures.

  Presents the results of research and other work to committees and other groups by providing logical and comprehensible presentations.

  Answers questions in a direct and responsive manner.

  Keeps abreast of any current issues or situations within their assigned districts to be the Subject Matter Expert to ensure Board Members are informed in a timely manner.

  Perfoms other related duties as assigned or directed.

  Minimum Qualifications

  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or related field and three (3) years administrative research experience and policy development in the public education environment; for a total education/experience of seven (7) years.

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

  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 degree are required, years for Bachelor’s Degree must be included.

  Additional Job Details

  Pay range: $30.71/hr. minimum to $44.17/hr. maximum Interested persons must apply for this position through the MSCS Careers website.

• About the company

  Shelby County Schools (SCS) is the largest public school district in Tennessee and the 22nd largest public school district in the nation. Our work is rooted in the belief that effective teachers and school leaders make the greatest impact on student ac...

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