Compass-Orange Mound-Instructional Support Special Education Teacher

Compass Community Schools is seeking experienced special education teachers for the upcoming school year. We seek teachers who know their content backward and forwards and are passionate about preparing Memphis youth academically and in character for college and life-long success. Our teachers will enjoy and benefit from our intentionally small school settings, which will help them to develop trusting, positive relationships with their students and colleagues.

● Imparting a love of learning in our students who need the most support

● Oversee progress monitoring to ensure that special education student needs are being met.

● Implement special education policies and operating procedures with utmost compliance and integrity.

● Ensure student records are carefully maintained and that all timelines are adhered to regarding student evaluations.

● 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 that has 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.

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 $46,000 to $53,500

● Sign-on bonuses available

● 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 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 recruiting@compassmemphis.org .