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SELECTOR APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTEDAPPLICATION DEADLINE:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH
Position Overview
Memphis City Schools Office of Strategic Teacher Recruitment and
Staffing (STARS) isnow hiring selectors to interview both certified
and alternatively-certified candidateswho apply through Teach
Memphis. Selectors will be part-time employees who bothprescreen
and conduct interviews using the STARS Selection Model. Selectors
arerequired to attend three 4-5 hour training sessions (and will be
compensated $100 totalfor attending). Selector compensation will be
$4 per prescreen and $9 per phone
interview, with the opportunity for performance bonuses.
Memphis City Schools is committed to closing the achievement gap
by ensuring that ourstudents futures are shaped by the most
knowledgeable, talented and dedicatedteachers. Our goal is for
every child to be taught by an effective teacher every day,every
year. Our citys future is directly tied to the education our
children receive. Withaccess to high-quality learning experiences,
our students lives will be changed and ourcity will be
transformed.
Serving as a selector for the Office of Strategic Teacher
Recruitment and Staffing is aunique opportunity for teachers and
administrators that will provide:
Valuable professional development conducting interviews and
assessingcandidates
A hand in shaping Memphiss newest teachers
The ideal candidate for this opportunity will demonstrate:
Excellent time management
Strong critical thinking skills
Flexibility and persistence
The ability to work in a cooperative setting
Openness and responsiveness to feedback
Willingness to provide own phone and internet usage
Familiarity with high-need schools (strongly preferred)
Familiarity with Memphis City Schools (strongly preferred)
At least 1 full year of experience as a Memphis City School
teacher oradministrator (strongly preferred)
Selector Responsibilities
o Successfully complete three 4-5 hour selector training
sessions (see next page foroptions)
o Prescreen 15-20 candidates per week using eligibility rules
and prescreen qualityscoring. Although these screens may initially
take longer, the expectation is thateventually, selectors will be
able to conduct 5-7 in an hour, ultimately requiring 3hours of
screening per week.
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Selectors will be expected to provide their schedule at
beginning of season.
o Interview 7 candidates per week (on average) using selection
model. Althoughthese interviews may initially take longer, the
expectation is that eventually,selectors will be able to conduct
2-3 in an hour, ultimately requiring 3.5 hours ofinterviews per
week.
Selectors will be expected to conduct 4 interviews during the
work-weekbased on an agreed-upon schedule, and also conduct 10
interviews duringone Saturday permonth.
Selectors will be expected to provide their schedule at
beginning of season(with the possibility that it would change based
on availability and number ofapplicants).
Participation in the above will total an average of7 hours of
work each week (atminimum), which includes the necessary time
tracking and timesheet entryresponsibilities.
o Use personal internet and phone capabilities (landline or cell
with unlimited minutes)
o Be available for possible in-person events (week nights and/or
weekends) employingthe same model used for phone interview
screening.
o Use the selection model to document decisions thoroughly.
o Return completed files with all documentation within the
required timeframe (weeklytracking charts and interview
documentation within 24 hours of interview).
o Attend two all-selector meetings during the mid-point of the
selection season(tentatively January and May).
o Respond in a timely manner to staff inquiries regarding use of
selection model,interview documentation, and other related
administrative requirements.
o Meet to review and discuss selection decisions with program
staff, as necessary.
o Manage personal scheduling accurately and efficiently, being
in constantlycommunication when emergencies and unexpected
circumstances arise.
o We anticipate this role extending from November 2011 August
2012. If you
foresee any long absences or lack of availability, please plan
to bring these dates tomy attention at the interview.
o Also, please be prepared to discuss your training availability
at the interview as well.
Key Dates
Event Date
Selector Application Deadline Friday, September 30th
Selector InterviewsOctober 4th October 7thOctober 11th October
14th
New Selector Training
(tentative)
Tuesday, November 1stThursday, November 3rdTuesday, November
8th(tentatively 4:30pm-8:30pm)
Selector Application ProcessPlease send us a current resume and
cover letter that addresses the followingquestions:
Why are you interested in becoming a selector? What skills or
experiences have you had that will make you a strong
candidate for this position?
