Special Education (K-8, 9-12)
About Us
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.
Position Overview
Compass Community Schools is seeking experienced special education classroom teachers
across our six campuses (five K-8 sites at Berclair, Binghampton, Frayser, Hickory Hill, and
Orange Mound, and one 9-12 high school in Midtown) for the 2024-2025 school year.
Special Education Teacher Pay & Perks:
● Intentionally small school settings – K-8 sites have only about 225 students in total, and
one classroom per grade level; Midtown High School has less than 400 students in
total.
● Collaborative professional development (PLCs) supported by a network level Director of
Special Education, 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)
● Salary ranges from $49,000 to $56,500
● Sign-on bonuses available
Primary Responsibilities
● Imparting a love of learning in our students who need the most support
● Oversee progress monitoring to ensure that special education student needs are met.
● Implement special education policies and operating procedures with utmost
compliance and integrity.
● Ensure student records are carefully maintained, and all timelines for student evaluations are adhered to.
● Lead due process hearings and IEP meetings.
● Support and contribute to a school-wide focus on three pillars: academic excellence,
values-based character education, and service learning in the community.
● Claim ownership of the privilege and responsibility to ensure high levels of student learning.
● Establish a supportive, joyful, and hopeful classroom culture with high expectations for students’ individual and collective success.
● Instruct students with purpose, clarity, and urgency.
● Monitor student progress to ensure that student needs are being met.
● Communicate regularly with families as partners in the education of their children.
● Welcome opportunities to develop professionally.
Qualifications
● REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree
● REQUIRED: valid Tennessee teaching license (generally, with endorsement #144, #145 or #461)
● ENCOURAGED: Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
● Affinity with 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
What We Offer
● Mission-driven, joyful, respectful working environments
● Intentionally small school settings
● Opportunity to positively impact the lives of Memphis youth
● Competitive compensation and benefits package