In July 2019, Compass Community Schools opened six high-quality charter schools (five elementary and one middle/high) in the Memphis communities of Binghampton, Berclair, Frayser, Hickory Hill, Midtown, and Orange Mound. We focus intently on three pillars – academic excellence, values-based character education, and service learning in the community – as we prepare our students for college and life-long success.

Our vision is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideal of education: “Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” This true education – provided within a supportive, joyful, and hopeful school culture – will prepare our students to be positive agents of change in our communities.

Compass Community Schools is seeking experienced high school counselors at our Midtown campus.

School Counselor Pay & Perks:

• Intentionally small school settings – Midtown High School has less than 400 students in total, and the caseload is shared with a full-time school Counselor
• Multiple student supports available – Midtown High School is staffed with a Dean of Students (who supports student behaviors and attendance/truancy work)
• Collaborative professional development (PLCs) supported by a network level Director of Student Services, as well as network-level content leads
• Robust medical, dental, and vision plan with significant employer contributions to premiums
• 100% employer-funded short-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance
• Contributions in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (AAA-rated pension plan)
• Sign-on bonuses available

• Plan and implement the school’s SEL program focused on improving students’ academic, social, and emotional skills.
• Lead students individually and in groups to develop and strengthen their social-emotional skills.
• Provide emotional and cognitive regulation skills and techniques for students, as needed, to help students successfully navigate challenging circumstances.
• Refer students and families to school, district, and community service providers as needed.
• Educate on the CASEL SEL Competencies and trauma-informed practices that support the equity and dignity of our students.
• Support and contribute to a school-wide focus on three pillars: academic excellence, values-based character education, and service learning in the community.
• Establish a supportive, joyful, and hopeful culture with high expectations for students’ individual and collective success.
• Provide mediation for students, as needed, to help students successfully navigate challenging circumstances.
• Administer assessments to determine students’ academic, social, and emotional strengths and areas of need.
• Analyze various data to help inform students’ counseling needs.
• Refer students and families to school, district, and community service providers as needed.
• Carefully monitor students’ educational plans and progress in collaboration with staff and service providers.
• Communicate regularly with families as partners in the education of their children.
• Carefully manage students’ confidential files.
• Communicate regularly with families as partners in the education of their children.
• Welcome opportunities to develop professionally.

• REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree.
• REQUIRED: valid Tennessee teaching license (endorsement #487).
• ENCOURAGED: Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Affinity and passion for the compelling vision of Compass Community Schools.
• Strong content knowledge in all content areas.
• Driving commitment to advance student learning.
• Ability to lead students toward a joyful and productive learning environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Desire to work hard in a balanced, extended school calendar.
• Utmost personal and professional integrity.

● Mission-driven, joyful, respectful working environments

● Intentionally small school settings

● Opportunity to positively impact the lives of Memphis youth

● Competitive compensation and benefits package

Please send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to [email protected] .