Compass Frayser- Reading Coordinator
Website Compass Community Schools
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.
Compass Literacy Vision:
Compass Community Schools’ literacy vision is to cultivate a generation of proficient readers
through a robust K-8 ELA program grounded in the science of reading. We are committed to
integrating evidence-based practices that emphasize phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency,
vocabulary, and comprehension.
By fostering a love of reading and ensuring mastery of essential literacy skills, we aim to
empower students with the critical thinking and communication skills needed for lifelong
learning and success.
Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, joyful and hopeful learning environment where every
student can achieve their full potential as confident and capable readers.
Position Overview
Aligned with the literacy vision at Compass, the Reading Coordinator will support students who
may need additional instruction in the area of reading. Each Compass K-8 campus will have a
designated reading coordinator who will oversee the universal screening process to identify
students who may be at risk for dyslexia. Students who are identified as at risk for dyslexia will
attend daily small group tutoring sessions with the Reading Coordinator. The Reading
Coordinator will work collaboratively with school staff to support the school’s reading program
to help students become proficient readers.
Primary Responsibilities
● Analyze universal screening data for students identified at risk for dyslexia.
● Complete drill down testing for students at risk for dyslexia and characteristics of
dyslexia
● Identify students who qualify for an ILP-D and complete ILP-Ds via TN Pulse for
students who qualify
● Enter a Record of Decision for students who qualify for an ILP-D but will not receive
dyslexia specific intervention
● Plan and implement small group instruction for students utilizing Really Great Reading
(RGR) resources
● Provide HD WORD intervention for students identified at risk for dyslexia in grades 3-8
● Provide intervention with K-2 students in small groups during Flex Block
● Complete required assessments on students with an ILP-D during MOY and EOY
universal screening windows
● Communicate ILP-D student accommodations to classroom teachers
● Maintain dyslexia data trackers and update as needed
● Monitor student progress using Reading Playground data
● Assist with URS Written Expression assessments
● Support the school’s independent reading program
● Serve as a resource to the school regarding Risk of Dyslexia identification and
intervention
Qualifications
● Commitment to the belief that all children can learn to read
● Affinity with, and passion for, the compelling vision of Compass Community Schools
● Knowledge of subject matter being taught; experience with CKLA and mClass preferred
but not required
● Bachelor’s degree
● Minimum of three years successful teaching experience with evidence of high-progress
student outcomes in the relevant subjects
● Experience with teaching students in K-8 and experience supporting early literacy is
preferred
● Experience collaborating with a team of educators
● 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
