School Counselor

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 Community Schools is seeking an experienced school social worker at our 9-12 high school in Midtown for the  school year.

• Intentionally small school settings – Midtown High School has less than 400 students in total, and the caseload is shared with a full-time school Counselor
• Multiple student supports available – Midtown High School is staffed with a Dean of Students (who supports student behaviors and attendance/truancy work)
• Collaborative professional development (PLCs) supported by a network-level Director of Student Services, 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 $50,000 to $60,000

• Plan and implement the school’s SEL program, focused on improving students’ academic, social, and emotional skills
• Lead students individually and in groups to develop and strengthen their social‑emotional skills
• Provide students with emotional and cognitive regulation skills and techniques as needed to help them successfully navigate challenging circumstances.
• Refer students and families to various school, district, and community service providers as needed
• Educate on the CASEL SEL Competencies and trauma‑informed practices, which support the equity and dignity of our students
• Support and contribute to a school‑wide focus on three pillars: academic excellence, values‑based character education, and service learning in the community.
• Establish a supportive, joyful, and hopeful culture that has high expectations for students’ individual and collective success.
• Provide mediation for students as needed to help them successfully navigate challenging circumstances.
• Administer assessments to determine students’ academic, social, and emotional strengths and areas of need.
• Analyze various data to help inform students’ counseling needs.
• Refer students and families to various school, district, and community service providers as needed.
• Carefully monitor students’ educational plans and progress in collaboration with staff and service providers.
• Communicate regularly with families as partners in the education of their children.
• Carefully manage students’ confidential files.
• Communicate regularly with families as partners in the education of their children.
• Welcome opportunities to develop professionally.

• REQUIRED: valid Tennessee teaching license (preferred endorsement #487)
• 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

• Mission‑driven, joyful, respectful working environments
• Intentionally small school settings
• Opportunity to positively impact the lives of Memphis youth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package