Dean of Academics
Website Compass Community Schools
Compass Community Schools Mission and Vision
The Compass Community Schools are a network of 6 public, charter schools in Memphis, TN. At our campuses in Berclair, Binghampton, Frayser, Hickory Hill, Midtown and Orange Mound, we prepare students for college and life-long success by developing the whole child through a focus on academic excellence, values-based character education and service learning in the community. Our vision mirrors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s idea 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 within our communities.
Position Opportunity and Mission
Compass Community Schools seeks a Dean of Academics for the 2025-26 school year. The dean will support teachers’ efforts to provide children consistently high-quality learning experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and committed educational leader to prepare Memphis youth academically and in character for college and life-long success.
Primary Responsibilities
-Foster a school community that focuses on three pillars – academic excellence, values based character education, and service learning in the community – to prepare students for college and life-long success.
-Claim ownership of the privilege and responsibility to ensure high levels of student learning.
-Own the day-to-day process of collecting, analyzing, and using data (state assessments, interim assessments, attendance data, conduct data, etc.) at the school level and the individual student level.
-Carefully monitor school performance via in-depth data analysis in order to identify areas of strength as well as opportunities for improvement.
-Provide in-depth support to teachers as they use student achievement data to drive instruction.
-Ensure that all standardized testing procedures are implemented with fidelity.
-Develop a supportive, joyful, and hopeful school culture that has high expectations for students’ individual and collective success.
-Provide high-quality observation, coaching, and professional development to help teachers achieve high standards of excellence.
-Ensure that instructional lessons are consistently standards-based, objective-driven, and effectively delivered with an urgent focus on individual student mastery.
-Model best practices by teaching model lessons as needed.
-Advise the principal regarding personnel decisions for instructional staff.
Qualifications
Affinity with, and passion for, the compelling vision of Compass Community Schools
Proven success in raising academic achievement for students from low-income backgrounds.
Fluent in interpreting, explaining, and applying student achievement data.
Ability to lead a team towards high performance levels in pursuit of the Compass vision.
Strong ability to plan strategically and then execute these plans with attention to detail
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to engage, inspire, and motivate
Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build productive relationships with teammates
Desire to work hard in a balanced, extended school calendar
Utmost personal and professional integrity
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited four-year institution; advanced degree preferred
What We Offer:
Mission-driven, joyful, respectful working environments
Intentionally small school settings
Wide-ranging support from our network office
Opportunity to positively impact the lives of Memphis youth
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
How to Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to recruiting@compassmemphis.org
