Independent Reading Manager
Website Compass Community Schools
Independent Reading Manager (IRM)
About Us
In July 2019, Compass Community Schools opened six high-quality charter schools (five elementary (K-8) and one high school) in the Memphis communities of Berclair, Binghampton, 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
The Independent Reading Manager (IRM) will instill a love of reading in all K-8 students across the campus by setting up and implementing systems for independent reading, supporting 4th-5th grade literacy through small group instruction and supporting teachers to ensure students are always reading great books inside and outside of school.
Primary Responsibilities
Work cooperatively with teachers, principals and other literacy coordinators to develop an appropriate independent reading program that ensures support and accountability across K-8.
Work with school staff, students and families to develop and model a culture of reading at home and at school that encourages reading and highlights the benefits of reading for purpose and pleasure.
Coordinate and facilitate a school-wide literacy program.
Help students choose reading materials at their independent reading level, and oversee a computerized program to track independent reading progress.
Manage and order materials to ensure a wide variety of books are present in classrooms and throughout the school.
Work directly with students to provide reading tutoring in small groups with a prescribed intervention curriculum.
Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities to motivate students’ reading.
Participate in training for TN All Corps development.
Maintain and review student data of independent reading and share with teachers.
Qualifications
Affinity with, and passion for, the compelling vision of Compass Community Schools
Ability to foster a love for reading
Ability to motivate students to read for enjoyment
Ability to collaborate with a team of educators
Experience working in a school or library setting preferred
Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or economic differences. Preference given for experience working successfully with those of similar demographics to the desired school placement.
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
